Six Months Ago

I cannot believe it's already been six months since my huge surgery!

 

 

 

 

Yes, it took me the whole week up there to grow my "mustache," if you can call it that!

 

 

Does the PT guy kinda remind you of Haymitch?

 

 

 

Aint I perdy?

 

 

When I think about all that has happened over the last six months, a few thoughts come to mind.

 

First, I'm amazed. Amazed at how I've been able to heal, amazed that I seem "normal," amazed at the miracles that can happen, and amazed at what I've been blessed with!

 

Second, I'm heartbroken. Heartbroken that I have to face this trial again. Heartbroken that I can only imagine how my parents feel- their child with cancer. Heartbroken that I am harder to understand, and it's harder to eat.

 

But I'm also full of love. Love for my friends who surprised me the weekend before my birthday, love for my family for being so awesome through everything, love for those around me by always asking how I'm doing or feeling.

 

Lastly, I'm full of hope. Hope that someday I will again be officially cancer free. Hope that I can move past this and get on to the bigger and better things that come with being an adult. Hope for a future when cancer isn't a threat. Hope for the resurrection, when my body will be PERFECT!

 

The biggest thing I've learned in the last six months is that nothing good will happen unless you have hope, optimism, and faith.

I made this in Graphics during my senior year. I still have to say
that it is one of my favorite quotes!

 

Bad things happen everyday, but how one responds and grows because of the adversity is what matters.

 

Keep running.