So Grateful

Hi girls!

I cannot even begin to explain how much I appreciate all of the words you write on here. I learn so much from each and every one of you through your posts and comments. I am completely overwhelmed with the outpouring of love, support, and prayers you all have been so kind to give me. I had a long life chat with one of my good friends tonight and I realized while I was on the phone with him that I'm a lot stronger than I think and that no matter how much I worry, things are going to end up okay. Its easy to get caught up in sadness and fear, but God wouldn't throw me anything I can't handle, so I might as well enjoy the ride as much as possible.

Lately I have been posting when I feel like I want to give up, and it is so incredible to read all of your comments. I don't know how you girls do it, but everything you say is exactly what I need to hear. Its so refreshing to have such compassion from total strangers.

I haven't slowed down much since everything happened. I'm so thankful to be back in school and its going great. The crutches are gone, but I'm still doing Physical Therapy twice a week. And football season started so I could not be happier! I am doing Race for the Cure this Saturday in Tulsa and a ton of my sorority sisters have signed up to do it as well as other friends. I am designing "ChiO for the Cure" shirts in order to raise money to be donated to the Susan G Komen foundation. But all in all, my spirits are back and my life is full of blessings. You girls are my inspiration. Keep posting your amazing stories and words of wisdom and keep fighting the breast cancer beast like the rockstars that you ladies are!

-Kat
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  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    Kat,
    You my dear are the

    Kat,
    You my dear are the one that is the rock star. You are a true inspiration. I am so glad you are feeling better and the crutches are gone. You are going to have a very long full life. I know you will do wonderful things in your life. And even though you don't know it yet you have given much more then you have received. Thank you. You are wise beyond your years. Take care darlin Kay.
  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
    Sweet Kat
    I always get happy when I see your posts.

    I agree with our sister, we've learned so much from you. You've been inspiring us. So glad your spirit is back and you're enjoying each day as much as you can. That's the way to do it, and although it's hard I know we can - plus we have each others support.

    It feels good to read your post. I pray you continue to feel better and that each day is filled with joy. And you never loose your faith.

    Whenever you can, please let us know how you're doing.
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member

    Kat,
    You my dear are the

    Kat,
    You my dear are the one that is the rock star. You are a true inspiration. I am so glad you are feeling better and the crutches are gone. You are going to have a very long full life. I know you will do wonderful things in your life. And even though you don't know it yet you have given much more then you have received. Thank you. You are wise beyond your years. Take care darlin Kay.

    Kat
    It does my heart good to see you posting and to see how positive you are. You are amazing! And, I truly mean that!

    You just keep up that positive attitude, keep fighting and know that the pinkies are all here for you anytime, day or night.

    We all love you, admire you and are with you every step of the way. And, please keep posting updates for us.

    Sue :)
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598

    Sweet Kat
    I always get happy when I see your posts.

    I agree with our sister, we've learned so much from you. You've been inspiring us. So glad your spirit is back and you're enjoying each day as much as you can. That's the way to do it, and although it's hard I know we can - plus we have each others support.

    It feels good to read your post. I pray you continue to feel better and that each day is filled with joy. And you never loose your faith.

    Whenever you can, please let us know how you're doing.

    If I ever feel weak or down,
    If I ever feel weak or down, all I need to do is read your posts Kat. You are inspiring and such a true fighter.

    You will get thru this and live a long, happy life!

    Praying for you and sending huge hugs to you!



    Hugs, Lex
  • jessiesmom1
    jessiesmom1 Member Posts: 915 Member
    You Go Kat
    I am SO glad to hear you are doing well and are back in school. That is exactly where you should be when you are 20 years old. It is great that the Chi Omega sisters are supporting you in the Race for the Cure. There is certainly something to be said for the Greek system. While you are entitled to be down and blue after all you have gone through and are going to go through, we can all learn something from your upbeat/inspirational attitude.

    YOU my dear are the rock star.

    IRENE
  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    AAaaaaaaaNNNDDDDD she's back!!!
    Kat,

    So nice to hear your spirits are up again!! And YOU are our inspritration,
    just so you know (;


    Hugs,
    Ayse
  • mwallace1325
    mwallace1325 Member Posts: 806
    It's great
    It's great to see you back and in such great spirits. While we are here to support in any way we can, you are really the inspiration. So glad you have all your sisters supporting you. It's also great to hear the crutches are gone.

    You are stronger than you realized, we all are, which is something this journey has taught all of us.

    We are here for you. Enjoy football season.

    marge
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    aysemari said:

    AAaaaaaaaNNNDDDDD she's back!!!
    Kat,

    So nice to hear your spirits are up again!! And YOU are our inspritration,
    just so you know (;


    Hugs,
    Ayse

    Your post does sound so good
    Your post does sound so good Kat! You sound happy and ready to take on the world!

    As other sisters wrote, you are awesome and an inspiration to me too!
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    Yeah for Kat
    Kat... you bring tears to my eyes because I am so happy to hear that you are enjoying college and are Living Life, no matter what! So happy to hear you are keeping busy and are doing such a good deed by participating in the Race for a Cure event!

    Three Cheers for Kat! Hip, Hip, Horray!!! Hugs and much love to you.
    Ines

    PS I have an 11 year old and I can see her in you. What a gift.
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930

    Yeah for Kat
    Kat... you bring tears to my eyes because I am so happy to hear that you are enjoying college and are Living Life, no matter what! So happy to hear you are keeping busy and are doing such a good deed by participating in the Race for a Cure event!

    Three Cheers for Kat! Hip, Hip, Horray!!! Hugs and much love to you.
    Ines

    PS I have an 11 year old and I can see her in you. What a gift.

    I am so happy for you Kat,
    I am so happy for you Kat, no crutches, a team in your honor and you are back in school.


    WOOHOO for you! You keep on doing what you are doing Kat and I will be praying for you!
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member

    Sweet Kat
    I always get happy when I see your posts.

    I agree with our sister, we've learned so much from you. You've been inspiring us. So glad your spirit is back and you're enjoying each day as much as you can. That's the way to do it, and although it's hard I know we can - plus we have each others support.

    It feels good to read your post. I pray you continue to feel better and that each day is filled with joy. And you never loose your faith.

    Whenever you can, please let us know how you're doing.

    Your post is very uplifting
    Your post is very uplifting Kat and I pray that you know that. You are so remarkable!


    I will pray that every day you will be stronger and be able to do even more than you dreamed possible.


    You go girl!


    Hugs, Jan
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member

    Sweet Kat
    I always get happy when I see your posts.

    I agree with our sister, we've learned so much from you. You've been inspiring us. So glad your spirit is back and you're enjoying each day as much as you can. That's the way to do it, and although it's hard I know we can - plus we have each others support.

    It feels good to read your post. I pray you continue to feel better and that each day is filled with joy. And you never loose your faith.

    Whenever you can, please let us know how you're doing.

    I double posted

    I double posted
  • grams2jc
    grams2jc Member Posts: 756
    Glad to hear you are doing so well!
    And that you are getting a team together for the Race for the Cure. 2 of my nieces are going to be at the same event, sounds like their team is going to be much smaller than yours.

    Have fun at school and at Race for the Cure,

    Jennifer
  • SueRelays
    SueRelays Member Posts: 485
    grams2jc said:

    Glad to hear you are doing so well!
    And that you are getting a team together for the Race for the Cure. 2 of my nieces are going to be at the same event, sounds like their team is going to be much smaller than yours.

    Have fun at school and at Race for the Cure,

    Jennifer

    My smile brightener for the
    My smile brightener for the day!!

    THANKS KAT!!!

    Wish you all the best!
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    SueRelays said:

    My smile brightener for the
    My smile brightener for the day!!

    THANKS KAT!!!

    Wish you all the best!

    You just made someone's day---
    mine! So glad to hear the crutches are history and that you seem to have some amazing friends in life who are there for you just as we are here.

    Enjoy football season, sweetheart!

    Warmest hugs, Renee
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    missrenee said:

    You just made someone's day---
    mine! So glad to hear the crutches are history and that you seem to have some amazing friends in life who are there for you just as we are here.

    Enjoy football season, sweetheart!

    Warmest hugs, Renee

    I am amazed and delighted by your zest for life, and
    how you manage to remain positive and active thru it all. You are 1 incredible young Woman.

    I am in awe of you ...as well as so many of our WARRIOR Sisters here on our site -- as you can see by the postings.

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam
  • debi.18
    debi.18 Member Posts: 850 Member
    VickiSam said:

    I am amazed and delighted by your zest for life, and
    how you manage to remain positive and active thru it all. You are 1 incredible young Woman.

    I am in awe of you ...as well as so many of our WARRIOR Sisters here on our site -- as you can see by the postings.

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam

    Thanks
    Thanks for making my heart smile. You are an inspiration to all of us. Glad you are doing better - keep that wonderful amazing spirit!

    Hugs,
    Debi
  • gami43
    gami43 Member Posts: 281
    VickiSam said:

    I am amazed and delighted by your zest for life, and
    how you manage to remain positive and active thru it all. You are 1 incredible young Woman.

    I am in awe of you ...as well as so many of our WARRIOR Sisters here on our site -- as you can see by the postings.

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam

    Kat - how wonderful to hear
    Kat - how wonderful to hear from you that you are doing
    so well. You must have set a PT record getting rid of those
    crutches! I can feel the excitment in your words as you look
    forward to college, football games and sorority, and that is
    exactly where you deserve to be. You are such an inspiring
    young woman and you have a pink cheering squad right here for
    you. Send us an update from time to time. We so want to keep
    up with what you are doing in your life.

    Sending you luv & hugs, Teresa
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    gami43 said:

    Kat - how wonderful to hear
    Kat - how wonderful to hear from you that you are doing
    so well. You must have set a PT record getting rid of those
    crutches! I can feel the excitment in your words as you look
    forward to college, football games and sorority, and that is
    exactly where you deserve to be. You are such an inspiring
    young woman and you have a pink cheering squad right here for
    you. Send us an update from time to time. We so want to keep
    up with what you are doing in your life.

    Sending you luv & hugs, Teresa

    You amaze and inspire me
    You amaze and inspire me kat. I cant believe you have ditched the crutches already. You certainly are a rock star! We are here for you!
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    It makes me smile to know
    It makes me smile to know that you are feeling strong again...and that you are out there enjoying life and living it to the fullest. Now that's some serious inspiration!

    Hugs,

    Linda