Back to Work & Special Thanks

Back to Work

Dr. Hatfield gave me my walking papers today to go back to work. The
infection has been taken care of, and I'm ready to start treatment. The
port for Chemo will be surgically put in on May 17th, so I can begin
treatment on May 19th.

The first five weeks of my journey have been riddled with ups and downs.
But I continue to move forward and keep only the good momentum going. You
never want a dramatic moment like finding out you have cancer to help you
see life with greater clarity, but I'm not sure you can stop the emotions
and feelings from rushing over you. I love life, my family, my work &
friends, and when you have strong feelings like this, you don't want to
quit, you just want to get better. Getting knocked down has become my
motivator.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

I plan on attacking this disease with full force, as the large scale effort
to fight breast cancer continues. In that regard, I want to personally
thank all of my family and friends that came out to walk with me at the
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Mother's Day. Yes, I walked the
entire route surprising my doctor because the amount of exercise I've had
in the last five weeks has been so limited. However in all honesty, I was
exhausted once we got home.

To everyone that supported the Pink Ribbon Race for the Cure by donating
time or money, thank you. What's nice about the Race for the Cure is that
it's a local fund raiser, so most of the money stays in Minnesota to
supports the many women who struggle with so many issues that surround this
disease along with the continued research done to find the cure
(approximately $2.8 million was raised). Keep your prayers and good
positive thoughts coming for me, and for all the many women who need your
continued support. I am blessed with a lot of love and support, and know
this will power and guide me through this journey.

Thanks,
Cathy