Happy Belated Mother’s Day to you all. I hope you had a wonderful day yesterday. 
So sorry it’s been a while since I’ve been on here. It’s been pretty wild around here… as usual. We had the annual Relay for Life in Levelland on May 2. We had a great team…”Operation Strong.” We were decked out in camo and pink. It was way cool. We had two really cool banners too! Kelly hauled her camper up there (you go girl!) And we were ready for some fun! We had a blast despite the fact that we didn’t hang all night. The weather was horrible, and it got really cold. I just wanted to share some pictures with you of the event. We have some amazing friends and family!! (We’ve known this for a while!) We are very blessed!
I’m doing pretty good these days. I am healing from the surgery…still a little sore and have a hard time doing some things. I started the expander process…no biggy so far. I am supposed to go in every two weeks for the “pump up.” Soon, I’ll be looking like Barbie. I might even go blond when I get some hair…..but probably not.
At this point, I’m trying to forget cancer and remember it at the same time. I know that sounds weird. I can’t really explain it. I just want it to all go away so bad, but I always want to remember how it changed me and my life not to mention the lives of the people I love and many others.
I am reminded of it often because my hair is still pretty thin (even though it is thickening up ..I think). My eyebrows and eyelashes are coming in slowly but they are still very sparse, and then there’s the “ouchies” as look calls them. The surgery prevents me from picking him up and doing some normal everyday things, but I am managing pretty well. I drove Brynn and Mason to the dentist today, and we made it home safely….even in 100 mile an hour winds! I ran into a lady from Haskell at the Dollar Store yesterday while buying Mason the necessities to make a sugar baby, his school project. She reminded me that her daughter’s cancer came back in a year and went to her liver. I REALLY didn’t want to know that. It has consumed my mind for the last 24 hours. Eventhough I know anything is possible, to hear a personal story hits home. I know that I have to continue to do everything in my power to keep it gone and PRAY because ultimately it’s in God’s hands, and He’s in control. I have learned that! So for now, I am going to try and shove all horrible memories of cancer out of my mind, enjoy my family, and LIVESTRONG!
“You armed me with strength for battle.” – Psalm 18:39
Patrick and I at Relay for Life 2008.
My brother, Michael, sister-in-law, Janet, and Luke.
Me familia…minus the guys.
My sister, Karmen, and Mason. That’s Ginger (my baby sister) in the back looking like Elvis.
Patrick and Brynn walking the family lap. She was pretty pumped up!
Me and some of the girls in the trailor. It was getting pretty late, and we were getting a little silly with Bon Qui Qui. As you can tell, at this point, I had ditched the wig!
Survivor sisters!
Christie and I posing. Her hair is really MUCH thicker than mine.
The “Operation Strong” crew on the team lap.
Hey Angela, I am so happy to hear from you. I have been thinking about you a lot, but did not want to call in case you were resting. I know you are going to hear all kinds of stories, but what we have to focus on is that our God is in control of your situation and he will protect your body and your mind. Stay strong and keep on being the great and kind person you are and think positive. (I know I am). Take care and let me know if I can help with anything even if it is just to talk.
Love You,
Delisa
Hey Girl:
Glad to hear that you are feeling better and healing!!!! GOD IS SO GOOD!!!! Your faith and strength has gotten you thru all of this…plus all the prayers!!!!! I believe that you will continue to be CANCER FREE!!!! Take care and gets lots of rest and keep in touch!!!!
Still praying,
Leann
Hey Angela, So good to hear from you. I know it is sometimes hard to ignore what people say but alot of times those people with negative words are people who don’t know what it is to have faith in God and really believe he has miraculous powers to heal completely. You keep that faith strong and stand your ground knowing that God is in control. We love you and will always be here for you. Love Karen&Sid
Girl, you just keep those “Barbie” thoughts, and “God is Great” thoughts and forget all that other stuff. It is DONE, except for the “primping” now, and you are cancer free….and that’s all that counts! Hugs
My friend…..in the past 7 months I have learned so many things through my loss and one of the “biggies” is that when people dont know what to say they say some of the dumbest things (and the bad thing is… that it is those dumb things that stick in our hearts and heads and haunt us for so long). As a mother, a fighter, a survivor – your battle is cancer, mine is greif and depression – we have to keep on keeping on….RIGHT? The devil is useing that thought in your head that one lady unknowingly planted to destroy the great work that God has done in you!!!! Isn’t that the hardest thing about God and Faith, the trust that we must have. You MUST trust that God is doing Good Work in you and give it all to him! You MUST not let those negative, scarry thoughts take away what God has done and will keep doing in you!. You MUST do whatever it is EVERYDAY that God has given you to do it in, let God have the glory of the battle that HE helped you to fight. I am so proud of you. I stand in absolute awe of you! You have fought the hard fight – now lets feast together and enjoy what God has given to you!!!! (Send me your RSVP! today to my birthday trip!!) I’m here for you, weak as I may be the faith is in there in the valley of the darkness…..I’ll drag it out for you!!! I Love You Girlfriend-the journey has only begun (more on that later hahahahahaha!) Miss
So glad that you’re feeling better. Wouldn’t Thelma just love this website? She’d love to tell everyone how good that you’re doing and who everyone the pictures. love to you, Traci and Donnie
Steamfitter says : I absolutely agree with this !
Hi, Angela (or should I say “Barbie”) –
I’m so glad to hear that you are healing and feeling well after your surgery. I think of you often and will continue to pray for you and Patrick and the kids. You are a shining example of strength for all of us! I hope you have a wonderful summer!
Love,
Amy