I really can’t thank each one of you enough.  Our house has gotten bombarded with food!  I am going to look pregnant again by the time that chemo is all over.  Really!  Can I tell you what the worst part of my diagnosis week was back in August?  Gaining 3 pounds after being on Weight Watchers for a month and a half!!  Let’s discuss this.  I was having trouble losing the baby weight after Cameron was born so I started Weight Watchers.  I’m with Jennifer Hudson.  It works.  And, that girl can sing.  Anyway, I lost 13 pounds in a little over a month.  I was following the points system like a champ!  I was feeling great, then BAM.  Cancer AND weight gain!  Double whammy!  You’ll be happy to know that I have a doctor’s note to be excused from Weight Watchers while undergoing chemotherapy!  True story!  This was probably a mistake – I should still be counting my points!  In fact, maybe I’ll start again tomorrow.

Alright, back to it.  I had to post a picture of these.  A friend of ours from high school, Connie Paradis, dropped off a bunch of stuff this evening.  Check out the pink ribbon cupcakes!  How awesomely cute are they?

I just can’t get over all of you taking the time out of your schedules to do things such as this for us.  I’m humbled by the support of my high school and college friends – some of whom I haven’t talked to in years.  You’re very special people.  I will be taking the time to send out thank you cards.  I know, I know – it’s not important to you that you receive one, but it’s important to me that I send one.  My parents taught me well when it comes to this and I can only hope that I’m teaching my children just as well.  From the age of 3 with both Jameson and Chase, I sit with them after their birthdays.  We go over every gift and I have them sign their name on every thank you card.  Being grateful is something that is very important to me and it’s important that I instill this in my children.  I’ve received so much and I have so, so much to be thankful for.  I can’t tell you how truly blessed I feel to have such a strong support system.  I wouldn’t be able to do this without all of your love and support.  So, take this as a huge thank you until your card comes in the mail!

P.S.  I’m thinking of Halloween costumes for the kids.  I’d like to dress Cameron and I as Dr. Evil and Mini-Me…..but she has more hair than I do!!

“Don’t be afraid of your fears.  They’re not there to scare you.  They’re there to let you know that something is worth it.”   -C. JoyBell C.

LIVESTRONG and God Bless!