2 YEARS AGO TODAY

Hello Family and Friends,

Could it be 2 years ago this day.... that I hear the word cancer spoken by my Doctor? The start of a new journey began that day, and I count is a blessing to be here to continue the story!

A special friend contacted me last week, because she had been watching my blog and not finding anything for so long. I'm truly story for any concern I have caused you... my faithful readers.... that I haven't posted for so long.....I have been waiting to be able to tell you good news. Thankfully I am better than I was when I last wrote. We have left Tx. since I last wrote.....spent the month of April in our home in Illinois....and now 2 week have passed here in Co. I am thankful I did the reconstruction....and very pleased with the results that Dr. Haws (Mindy) was able to create.....even though it seemed like it was starting over with the pain level...but know time will help.

While I was in Illinois, I found a Dr. that gave me 7 treatments of acupuncture. I was really impressed that it helped for about 24 hrs after a treatment....was disappointed I couldn't continue longer with him before heading to Co. He told me some good news....He said,"because I would get SOME relief....it wasn't permanent nerve damage. TYL (Thank You Lord). That was an interesting experience. I'd recommend anyone give it a try for just about any chronic pain! Our bodies are such wonderful creations....only God !!!

I have an appointment this Thursday with my PT (Julia) that I found last year in Denver. Julia was a BIG help last year....look forward to a weekly appointment this summer to see if I can get rid of more of the pain. Still sleeping in a chair about a third of the time and need percocet most of the days....know the increased pain now... is from long hours and extra activity getting our resort open for the season.

But....as I share the above....I'm so very mindful how blessed I am! Would I have wanted to missed this journey??? No!!. It may sound crazy to read that answer....but I have learned so much about the faithfulness of God.....the love of my family and friends...and that there is a purpose for my journey.

Your prayers for me an my family are treasures that we can't measure! Two years later.. we realize even more... the blessings that God has poured out on us through this journey. We pray that you also, see His hand on your life and experience His abiding love for YOU...... we are His precious children whom He loves!!

Loving Him and each of you,
Donna
John 1:16