"I'm Gonna Love You Through It"

One of my friends recently sent me this video....brought me to tears.  Thank you to all of my family and friends who are truly "loving me through this cancer journey".  I couldn't do it without you....I love you.

Healing Retreat

It certainly was difficult leaving behind the gentle waves, the beautiful scenery, and the swaying palm trees of Kaua'i.  Our trip was filled with wonderful memories and plenty of relaxation....what I called my "healing retreat".

I managed to read 3.5 books (I highly recommend reading "The Help" before watching the newly released movie...so good), spent lots of time in the sunshine, enjoyed hearing the belly laughs of my boys, and simply enjoyed being surrounded by my family in such a breathtaking scenery.

Some of the things that made me smile along our Hawaiian vacation:

• on top of Waimea Canyon and overhearing Zevy ask his younger brother "isn't this beautiful, Cohen?"
• having my parents be a part of this beautiful trip
• the peaceful surroundings and gentle Hawaiian music
• seeing our first HUGE sea turtle in the waves
• receiving a "Live Strong" bracelet from a complete stranger who wished me well in my journey with cancer
• being with my family for ten glorious days

We returned early Tuesday morning and I immediately went in for my 6th round of chemo.  I spent the weekend recovering and am happy to say I am finally starting to feel like myself again.

Peace, Love & Miracles

Relaxing in Kaua'i

Cohen and Papa

Somewhere over the Rainbow

My favorite Hawaiian musician....Isreal "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole singing "Somewhere Over The Rainbow".

Here's to dreams coming true!