I've been very busy lately.  We just got back from Wyoming where we visited my sister and her family and it was a blast!  It was funny how often my young niece wanted to see my port-a-cath scar and I thought it was cute how she asked me, "Is that your weel (real) haywu (hair)?"  Her mom told her about how my hair was going to fall out and stuff like that, so she wanted to know. :)  I thought it was very funny!  Later I chuckled as she looked shocked when I told her my eyebrow hairs were going to fall out too.  Ha, ha!  It was a treasured moment.  Anyways, I had a lot of fun while my nieces and nephews clamored about me giving me zero personal space, tons of hugs and kisses, and many cuddles.  I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful way to spend the weekend. 

School got out June 2nd and ever since we've been visiting my siblings and their families.  It was my goal to see them all, before I start feeling yucky, and I'm proud to say that my goal has been met.  I didn't get to see every single family member, but I got to see many of them and so I'm happy.  I think it was/is important for my family to see that I'm happy, healthy, and adjusting nicely to all the changes that are happening in my life right now.  I worry that they might think that I'm acting like this is a piece of cake and not really telling them how it really is, but quite honestly I am happy and I have good feelings about everything.  I can't say enough how much I am learning and how I believe this is helping me.  I know it's unusual to be feeling the way I do.  I don't feel like I'm in denial either.  I'm just feeling good is all.  So, I hope that my family saw this as we visited.  On a different note, it was nice getting so many hugs.  Getting and having cancer really has softened my heart and made me appreciate and value family more.  I love them for whoever they are and for whatever they do.  I don't care that they aren't perfect and I'm just grateful that I have them.  I'm forever grateful that they love and support me.  I really feel blessed.  Thanks family!

Before going to Wyoming I spent time in Bluffdale and Bountiful with the rest of my siblings and their families.  It was such a peaceful and calm visit and very comforting to me.  It was just nice to sit in a room with all my busy siblings and their families and feel like they are always going to be there for me...no matter what, whether I make good or bad choices and in all the journeys of my life.  Mom used to tell me that friends come and go, but my family would always be there for me.  At the time I think she was trying to get me to stop fighting with my older sister so I probably rolled my eyes, but I can say now that mom was right.  I still have awesome friends, but FAMILY....well, they rock!

I have to mention again my last day of school for this year.  Many people have asked me if I will be returning to teach next year and I just want to say........YES!  I love, love, love my job and I love my "kids" at school.  I will most definitely return.  I also need to say that I am so appreciative of the wonderful parents I have met while teaching, both this years and those of past years.  I've heard many people say that they or someone they know has had problems with parents, but I can truly say I've loved almost all of them.  Maybe one or two were hard to work with, but I think those are pretty awesome numbers.  Knock on wood...I hope my luck continues.  This was an exceptional year in terms of class behavior and overall awesome-ness and I feel grateful for such a great year and for such great parents and students.  I received the most heart felt cards and letters and the kindest gifts and flowers.  Thanks everyone for being so thoughtful.  Makes me want to be more thoughtful myself. 

I'm sure many of you are wondering what is new in terms of my treatment etc...  There isn't anything REALLY new to say, but I had more blood work done and I'll be seeing some doctors for the next week or two.  Nothing to worry about...it's just part of the process.  I hope to start chemo again, this time for real, very soon.  I'll let you know when it  happens and any other important information as soon as possible.  My mom isn't into computers, but she has been really cute when she mentions my blog.  People ask her about me all the time, including family, and she says things like, "Do you know the number for her blog?", "You should read her blog."  I just love my mom and I love that she's trying to learn about computers.  Not too long ago she would stand practically in the next room when giving her a mini-lesson on how to use them.  She was so afraid of them...afraid she'd push a button and it would break.  Today she tenderly uses the mouse to read my blog.  I feel like a proud mommy watching her take her first baby steps as she uses the computer to check out my blog.  So, if ya wanna know what's happening....read my blog.  :) Ha, ha! :)