I Choose To Fight Like Hell...

Today was a special day. Johnny came with me to treatment (since he had no school today) and he was such a trooper, never complained the entire 4 1/2 hours long! Mind you, he knew that it wasn't going to be a party, but still, that's a long time to sit and wait. He brought his laptop so that we could watch a movie, so it helped pass the time. I'm glad he came along to see what the process was all about, now he can feel a part of my treatment knowing exactly what I go through each week.

Another reason my day was special was because a good friend, Sonia, came to see me! Her sister Silvia has been upstairs in the ICU this past week and fortunately should be going home today. ~ Lots of luck to you Silvia, you'll remain in my prayers. ~ Since Sonia was in the hospital, she stopped by for a visit. She also brought me the cutest little book that came straight from the Susan G. Komen Walk that she was on. The book is called "Words for the Cure" and it's for Inspiration, Hope, and Comfort for Today and Tomorrow. What I like is that it has quotes from famous people who in some way or another have been touched by breast cancer. One of my favorite quotes so far is from Lance Armstrong (whom not only battled cancer himself, but was also there with his fiance at the time, Sheryl Crow when she was battling her breast cancer). He wrote...

"If Children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: Give up, or fight like hell." - Lance Armstrong

I CHOOSE TO FIGHT LIKE HELL!!

I'd also like to shout out to my new chemo friend I met today, D.C. I sure hope you feel better soon, you are a shining star. I think the little spark plug of a personality that I met today can surely fight this thing. Don't let cancer define you, you're a true beauty. I can't wait to see you again.

And Sonia ~ thank you so much, you made my day :) and I can't wait to see you soon!

Peace to you all!! Love, Genie