UPDATES

It has been a while since I have posted a "medical" update so here goes......

Last week marked another six-months since my last appointment and check up at the Cancer Center---"my reminder" of the journey that started the writing of this blog a little over two years ago. As always with these big milestone appointments comes the flood of memories. Memories that I would like to stuff into a big box and bury deep inside a hole somewhere!! Memories that always seem to be a part of you after cancer----the news that confirmed cancer, the long chemo treatments, the nausea, the hair loss and on and on. But, along with those not so fond memories, are the ones that remind me of the many blessings that came as well; the memories that I cherish! The blessing of sweet friends and family, the prayers and words of encouragement along the way, the promises and provisions that God provided each day and the peace in knowing that no matter what the tests would reveal, I was in His Hands. It was in that peace that I drove to the center for the next round of testing. I am very thankful to be able to share a good report with you today. All the preliminary tests were good. There will be another appointment and a PET Scan in July to check the mass on my thorax and hopefully, if that has not changed, I may may be able to have the port removed as well!!! I will give you a brief update after those test are done but as always, I covet your prayers. God hears and answers so, please don't stop!

In the mean time there is no time to waste life fretting or jumping at shadows and unknown pains and wondering about any "what ifs". Life is too short for that and life is always good!! May and June are already looking to be busy months--opportunities that I am so thankful and excited to be a part of. The first state-side Cross Training Sports Camp will be held in just a few short days from now. We will have the opportunity to work with over 150+ school age campers teaching them sports and cheer leading while at the same time sharing God's Love Story with them. Please pray that lives will be changed and God will be glorified. In past blogs I have posted their web sight if you would like to go and read more. I will send you an update and news of the camp shortly.

Also, on June 5th, Marvin and I will be participating in the Breast Cancer Walk at Road Atlanta. It will be with a thankful heart that I take the first walk around the track that night "The Survivors Walk". Two and one half years for me since my diagnosis and I praise God for every day!!! I don't know just how many laps we will make, the walk will last for 24 hours, but I can promise you that with each step I take I will honor and support all of the friends who now live with breast cancer (you know who you are) and it will be in loving memory of all of those who are no longer with us but who taught me so much how to live while they were here!! Cancer can not cripple love, shatter hope, corrode faith, kill friendships, overshadow memories, silence courage, invade the soul, steal eternal life, or conquer the spirit!! And so it is, until my next blog.......I will mark the time thanking God for healing-
I will trust Him no matter what-
And I will celebrate one more day on the way to Glory!!

God bless. I love you guys,
Judy

Psalm 31:14-15 I trust in you Lord; I say, "You are my God". My times are in Your hands.