Quote Day!

Okay, so I need to come up with some weekly ritual to blog! My medical life is quiet, which is wonderful! My mom life not so quiet but that's even more wonderful! I'm super busy all the time but I promise to slow down sometimes and share the adventures of me and my 3 little gem birds!!

For now....I read this quote tagged on someone email signature. I have no idea what the book is about or who the author is...I guess I should research that. But the quote really spoke to me...so I wanted to share it....

"It is the job of mothers to never give up, to leave no stone unturned. Mothers must believe well beyond all else, must hope all things and endure all things. Must show the kind of faith that moves mountains." -- Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, author Coyote Medicine.

Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk

Please Help Me....In Finding A Cure

I have decided to take on an incredible challenge and to fight cancer on my terms and in a small way help contribute to finding a cure. On October 9, 2009, I'll be walking 60 miles over the course of three days, camping out at night with thousands of other women and men taking this journey with me. I’m doing this because I am strong enough and healthy enough that I can walk. I will walk for everyone who can’t walk. I’ve always wanted to be athletic in some way, and it’s never too late. This is my chance!

The Breast Cancer 3-Day is a 60-mile walk over the course of three days. Net proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and National Philanthropic Trust, funding important breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment.

Please help me in my goal of raising $2300. Go to this link to find out how you can donate.

Thank you,
Jual

http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/WashingtonDCEvent?px=3304713&pg=personal&fr_id=1303&et=HiieW-Wl89rHAkm3skqm8Q..&s_tafId=85068

Two years...today!

April 17, 2007 was a horrible day but April 17, 2009 is a celebration!

Two years ago today, I was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer. Life as I knew it was shattered into a million pieces and thrown into a million different directions. I had to go through 9 months of chemotherapy in which I lost my hair, had to undergo a disfiguring surgery, and had 7 weeks of radiation that literally fried my skin. Not only did I have to go through cancer treatment but I also had a precious newborn and 2 other small children to take care of. According to the statistics; the odds were not in my favor. But by the grace of God, I’m here today…2 years later. I’m putting the pieces back together. My hair has grown back, that tiny premature baby is now a cute toddler, and life seems to be back to normal. It has become a new normal. I still deal with the challenges of a cancer survivor. I see the scars every day. I feel the pain. I get a monthly treatment. I live with tremendous fear of what the future holds for me and my family! But despite all of that, I appreciate life and all that it entails, so much more than I ever did 2 years ago. I love my life; it truly is a wonderful life.

I’m not only a breast cancer survivor. I am a breast cancer warrior. I have been fighting breast cancer now for 2 years and now with a stage IV diagnosis, I will be fighting breast cancer for the long haul. I will be in some kind of treatment for the rest of my life. Right now, it’s non-invasive and a very low key treatment. But one day, the cancer will become immune to this treatment and I will have to go through chemo and/or radiation again. I need a cure. But for now, the cancer is stable. I am strong and otherwise healthy. I feel great, alive and blessed!

Hugs and Smiles!

Spring is Here!!!

Well, spring is trying! I have written so many blogs in my head, but too busy to actually sit down and type them! Which is a good thing, I guess!

My treatment is going and as far as we know, every thing is stable. I will have a follow up PET scan in June. Please pray that it will be good news!!

My 3 little birds are cute as can be and growing up so fast! We are preparing for a 3rd, 5th, and 2nd birthday over the next 4 months! We are very excited! WOW! I'm so happy that I'm going to be here for these milestones!!

Alex is awesome as usual! He's really enjoying his hockey team these days!

I will make a date to sit down and right a longer blog this week. I can write about are many adventures we've had over the past few months! It's spring break for the kids so life things will slow down a little this week!

Hugs!!

Winter Blues....

I'm dreaming of some warm weather, just like the ones we use to have!! I miss my walks outside, the children playing outside, the beach, fresh air!! I love the changes of the season but I'm so ready for a new season! Even though I'm not a fan of the winter, we did have some fun! Here are the pics to prove it....

Eating and Making A Mess!

Hockey Games.....
Pierce thinks that he is Alex Ovechkin, so funny!!

Let's GO CAPS!!!

Snow Fun....

Alex showing the kids how it's done...

The boys all bundled up...so cute!!!

Ella and her best friend, Kiley!

My sweet Riley chasing a snow ball, she LOVES the snow!!!

Hugs,

Jual

Quote Day

Whether You Think You Can or Can't, You're Right"--Henry Ford

It's all about attitude, right? I love this quote and think about it all the time! I think I can!!! And when doctors tell me I can't, it just fuels the fire more...I think I can!!!!

Field Trip

Last weekend we took the kids downtown to the Museum of Natural History. I think after watching the Inauguration the week before, we were itching to be in DC. Grandma and Granddad Woodstock came with us on our adventure, but I'm sad to say we didn't even get a picture of them. We didn't really take that many pictures which is odd, I'm usually always snapping away. We didn't even get a picture of Ryder, I promise he was there too.

I guess we were just having too much fun! Here are a few pictures we did take....

The US Capital

Ella and Mommy after seeing the butterfly exhibit.

Ella said it was her favorite thing at that day...

A forgot the camera when we went into the butterfly exhibit...so I took one of the wall.



Daddy and Pierce playing with the Rain Stick....

Ella looking at something interesting...

Pierce, our little monkey sitting with Mr. Monkey....

We really had a great day!!