Hello, all my bloggy friends.  Christmas is certainly just right around the corner isn't it?  I am slowly getting the decorating started. 

Today is December 8, 2009.  On this date one year ago, I got my diagnosis of having breast cancer.  I have felt a bit strange today - thinking about it a lot, I guess.  I'm so grateful that I am still here one year later.  I have also been declared cancer-free, which is wonderful, although once you have had cancer, it's not too far from your mind.

It's been a heck of a year.  Biopsies, lumpectomy, mastectomy, then chemo.  In some ways, it's been more difficult since chemo ended on May 29th.  I like to think that I've grown in many ways as a person. 

I just thank God that He has allowed me to still be here.  My family means the world to me, and this journey of mine has opened my eyes to that.  Not so sure if I realized it previously.  So, the Lord has a purpose for everything in our lives - we just don't know what or why - nor should we.

I have to tell you all that I got my first post-chemo haircut!  Yes, indeed!  My CURLS were getting too long!!!  I got a haircut a week ago Saturday, and I now just throw some gel into my hair and go!  It's so nice having hair again.  I will never forget last year when I was going through chemo and my head was always so cold and I had to wear a fleece hat.  It's amazing how much heat you lose through your head.

Have a blessed day, everyone - to you & yours!

Audrey