Another Clean Pet Scan!! Good news, it has been 16 months since my Bone Marrow Transplant and I'm still Cancer free! Thank you for all the support and prayers throughout this long journey.
Well, summer is in "full-swing" and we're having a lot of fun so far. Kylee graduated from Kindergarten with honors on June 9th (we're so proud of her), and is ready for the 1st grade next fall. On June 14th, Alison and I celebrated our 14 year anniversary (where has all the time gone?). She and I have been through a lot during my sickness, but it has only made us stronger.
In the one of the pictures below, the owner of Vivian's new barn surprised us by driving a horse carriage in our neighborhood. He picked up Ali and Kylee for a ride and even let Kylee drive (sort of).
In the other pictures below, we went to Hersey, PA for Ali's cousin Jeff's wedding. Kylee's friend Zoe, whom she met in Cancun last summer, happens to live in Hersey (small world). Kylee and Zoe had a chance to spend about 4 hours together and boy they had a fantastic time!!
Also, Jeff had fun dancing with his niece (Cassidy) and two cousins (Kylee and Lily). The wedding was nice and the reception was really fun!
Lastly, that's me getting ready to go to a job interview. The doctors have released me to go back to teaching this fall! It's been 2 and 1/2 school years since I have been to work. I'm excited but a little nervous as well.
Again, thanks so much for your encouragement, thoughts and prayers, my family and I really do appreciate everyone's kindness.
Well it sure has been a while since my last post huh? I guess I got caught up in getting back to work last fall and all that goes along with that. So, we jump over to November where Ali and I met up with her family in the mountains of West Virginia on a beautiful brisk afternoon. The whole gang was there to meet Ali's older sister's boyfriend and his son. The holidays were fun as usual b/c we get to spend it with family and that's what it's all about. We brought in the New Year hoping this year will be cancer free like 2011. So, far so good! During Memorial Day, we went up to visit my family (Mom, Fran, Joe, Shane and Pierce). We had an awesome time and it was nice to see Kylee bond with her cousins. We don't get to see them that often. Joe and I were once again crowned the corn hole champions (undefeated for 2 years now)! The next picture was taken the first Sunday in June, which happens to be National Cancer Survivor Day. Once again, Kylee, Ali and I spent it with my oncologist center staff at their annual event. The following picture is of Kylee at her 1st grade graduation receiving an "accelerated reader" certificate....we're so proud of her! The last 3 pictures are from yesterday at the light the night kickoff which is a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society(LLS). Buck and I were chosen as this year's light the night honorary heroes! I am so grateful to be standing next to Buck b/c he's my hero! I am passionate about telling my story to people who will be helping to raise money toward research for blood cancers. Check out the link to Light the Night for mine and Buck's story along with a few others. http://www.lightthenight.org/nc/localchapter/patients I am 2 1/2 years out from my bone marrow transplant and going strong. The 3 year mark is the big one b/c the chances of the cancer returning is rare after year 3. My family and I can't thank you enough for all the prayers and love you have given us throughout this difficult journey. We couldn't have done this without you!! Thank You! Kancho
Well, long time no post.....sorry. As you can see we're all excited about Spring time! Kylee really enjoys being with our horse Vivian. Kylee is giving Vivian her first spring bath, I'm not sure who's having more fun Kylee or Vivian. Looks like Kylee is going "blonde" this spring.....nice hair!
