Two for 1: 17 & CoUnTiNg

I normally don’t post two blogs in one day, but I feel like today deserves two.

17…and counting!

This morning I had my yearly Cancer check up, that I had actually missed in January due to some communication errors.

In 1993 I was diagnosed with ALL (childhood Leukemia) by my pediatrician Dr. Gregory Tuegel who immediately sent me the very same day to Cook’s Children’s Hospital. The Doctor I was sent to was Dr. Sanders and her wonderful team. Although the experience was truly not very fun the medical staff took excellent care of me. I was put into remission after only three months but continued with two more years of treatment just to be on the safe side. I have been completely done with treatment since 1996. Today I visited my Doctor Dr. Bowman as I do every year and he told me that I had successfully been in remission for a little over 19 years and out of treatment for 17 total years. I am reminding myself today that God, is in full control and nothing he gives us is more than we can handle. Thankfully I was so young when I was sick because I didn’t really know any of the things going on. My parents and family did and I hate it for them but I am all grown up now and doing very well! Its so crazy to think that God did actually put me on this earth for some reason and I cant wait to figure the rest of my Journey out. I have successfully graduated Clyde High School, Cisco College with my Surgical Technology Degree, gained a great job where I have met so many people and learned new things, recently received my RDA (Registered Dental License) and also plan to retake my CST soon. I will have owned my own home for a year in September and have learned many new adventures through that process. I have learned some very scary but valuable lessons in life. Please don’t ever waist one day being unhappy for thinking you don’t have a purpose on this earth because standing here telling you that YOU are in fact here for a reason. God does have a purpose for you and things for you to fulfill. Everyday I wake up and wonder where my life is headed but guess what. Obviously he isn’t ready for me to know yet! I know I will not ever make all the choices that will be good for me, will make others happy but I have to do what’s best for me and my life. I have been hurt a long the way, and I will hurt people in life unintentionally. But every one is in your life and out of it for reasons. Trials and tribulations are here to make you grow and only make you stronger. We need not lean on anyone other than the lord to take care of us; he is the only one who knows what’s out there. Sorry everyone for getting into this soap box but I really needed it today!

Story Time…

 Some of you know or have helped out during difficult times The Gerngross Family and Little Jinger Jo. I have never visited with them personally but do know of the family and all that they have been through with their very precious little girl who has also been battling cancer at a very young age. I had the opportunity to see her sweet face this morning when I was leaving my own Doctors appointment and I cannot tell you how she melted my heart. A smile and wave from such a happy child is such a blessing because God has great Plans for her! I immediately got in my car and teared up because I don’t know all the struggles they are going through but I continue to lift them all up.  

o       On a fun note! I have been asked to help coach some little mini cheerleaders this next season and I cannot be more excited!!!!

Hope Everyone has a good Tuesday!

MIssWhitRICH!