Nearing my 4 year cancerversary

I haven't blogged much in the past year because I've been pretty busy with working full-time at FC, part-time online, and continuing to travel and spend time with family. I've enjoyed my work, and I am thankful to continue with it over the next school year.  The travel has been pretty amazing as well.
In January before the spring semester began, I went with Mom & Dad to Panama. It was a fascinating trip to learn about the country and traveling through the locks was amazing!


At the end of February, I walked the Disney Princess 10K with Amy and Carole, and the three of us along with Laura had a fun weekend together.


For spring break, the whole family was able to get together in Destin, FL.  Even though the weather didn't cooperate for the beach most of the time, we had a wonderful time being together.


 I took two island trips courtesy of timeshare and airline points .  Early in May, it was Bermuda with its pink sand and shipwrecks.

I went at the end of May/ beginning of June to St. Maarten with day trips to Anguilla & St Barths. This island was so interesting with the dual cultures of French and Dutch along with Maho Beach where the planes fly in right over your head.
 
Later in June, my parents and I traveled to Brian Head, Utah to stay in one of their timeshares that allowed us to make trips to Bryce Canyon, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, and Zion National Park.  Each park was different, but so beautiful in their own ways.
 

Now, I'm in North Carolina enjoying my yearly trip with my sister & her family at our timeshare.


 It was here on a Tuesday that I got the call that it was cancer, and even though the physical date is the 17th, today always feels like the anniversary. I am still No Evidence of Disease, and I'm thankful to have been NED for over 3 years now.  A doctor did give me a little scare at the end of school as they wanted something checked, but it has been found to not be anything worrisome. With my history, the doctors are always going to be extra careful; so, this is probably not the last time that we will double-check things.  Though it was a little stressful, I can't complain as it is better to check things out than risk a more serious issue later.

I will get my bone infusion next Friday (7/22) along with having tumor markers run. So thankful for the past 4 years, and I'm hoping for many more to come. I would appreciate your prayers for good results with this coming bloodwork.  Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!