Dare to Dream

11 months ago today I was given a second chance at life. I used to post on my facebook account every month on my anniversary date "6 months remission!" "9 months remission!" but stopped after a while. I guess I figured with each passing month maybe people were tired of me talking about it, or maybe I was making a bigger deal about it then I should.

Well, I realized it is a big deal and something that should be celebrated. Because with each passing month being cancer free means one more month of celebrating life, of releasing fear that holds me back from pursuing my dreams. If I can get through intensive chemotherapy and make it out relatively harmless, then I can do pretty much anything.

Back in February I couldn't in a million years imagine how my life would be like today. Yes, it is more stressful than I would like. Yes, I still am recovering physically/emotionally from this journey. BUT the simple fact is I can go to work each day. I can feel like I am accomplishing something. This journey has given me more strength then I knew was inside of me. Because of my faith, because of my amazing family, and the friends who have cheered me on, I endured something I wouldn't wish on my worse enemy.

It's because of where I was and where I am today that I will continue to celebrate each month being cancer free, even if it's a silent "woo hoo!" I need the reminder so I never become complacent or blase with life.

I can't wait to see where the next 11 months takes me. Thank you God, and thank you my family and friends!