Thanks for welcoming me back!!!

I am here to support anyone whom needs it whether they are stage 0 to 4. All of our experiences, whether hard or humorous, help people in their times of loneliness and confusion. Cancer can be a very isolating illness. I just read Promise Me by Nancy Brinker, the founder of the Susan G. Komen foundation. It was the best book I have ever read!!!! She is Susan's sister. It was compassionate, and heart warming. Not a bunch of medical "hee haw" like some books I have read. It made me really see that other women have gone through the same feelings I have. Worrying about recurrence and all. I got my copy from the library!

I too have gained weight from steroids, but, I am sooo happy to be alive, that it is okay!! I have a granddaughter that said to me "Grammy, your belly is big, but, I love you!!" I have a treadmill and walk my precious dogs everyday. I WILL lose my weight, but, for right now, I've earned it! I have rheumatoid arthritis on top of things, so, I go with the flow! My kids are loving, and that is the best thing. I live one day at a time and my attitude has changed to more easy going. When my family come over, I don't fret about sweeping the floor, or making "appearances" anymore, I get my coat and head out with them. Death is certain in all our lives, one way or another, no one really knows when, so, I take it in stride, and like all my BC sisters and brothers, I will do what I can to try to avoid it coming back, but, in the end, it is life's way!

To all of you...You really are not alone! We are here for you!! You are all special!!