Hello Bloggers,
Life has been extremely busy and full of living. I have to put up one more wedding picture because it was such a beautiful day in South Lake Tahoe. I just got my CT results from last week back today, and all is well. The report states that there is no evidence of metastatic disease or local recurrence in the abdomen or pelvis, and the lungs and liver are as before with no change and clear, so everything is fine and I'm good for another 3 months!!! I even went back to work full time !!! God has been so good to me. He has been answering so many prayers. Thank you to all who have prayed for me, encouraged me and helped me through this past year. Yes, it's been one year. Tomorrow is my 1 year anniversary of diagnose, and Monday the 27th, is the day when God gave me the peace to handle my path and said He would be there for me and take care of my family and me. That is the day and moment that stands most clearly in my mind. I still feel His presence and His peace. I know I should not worry about tomorrow or all the other CTs that I will have because my life is in His hands. I have learned and gained so much this past year. More blessing than I could count! I also now take one baby aspirin a day which is supposed to help ward off recurrence of colorectal cancer. Plus there are studies that indicate that red meat raises the risk of colorectal cancer. So no more red meat for me, or at least very little. But, I can have margaritas!!! Yesterday, I took Kyle and Brigitte to Chico. It was a sad day saying goodbye to the kids, but fun in meeting Brigittes' roommate and setting up her door room. Kyle was easy to set up since he's been moving in all summer long in his apartment. Brigitte was harder since she was upset when it came time to say goodbye. I am now and empty nester except for Sean who I see once or twice a week. He's still looking for an apartment but it's really expensive and hard to find. I am looking forward to having a quiet and peaceful fall season. It's been way too busy these past few months. Next week I get to meet the doctor who will do my next colonoscopy in September. Yep! It's that time again. Even though I just had a CT, I still have to have the colonscopy every year. If any of you out there are holding off for your test, please make the call and get scoped. It's not that bad, and it is WAY worth it. Remember, colon cancer is 90% preventable. Just get the test, and a sigmoidoscopy doesn't count. You have to have the full scope.
God bless you all and I'll keep you posted as things happen....which seems to happen more often than not!
Psalm 29:4 The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. He sure did bless my family and me with his peace, and he will bless you if you ask.

Hi Bloggers,
I'm finally back from Bonnie's wedding and my father-in-laws funeral. The wedding went really well, and I have to thank my sisters and friends for pitching in to decorate the tables and set the beautiful flowers at the last minute. My sister Lorette and my niece Rachel, did all the flowers as well as the bouquets and table decorations, and they looked amazing. We couldn't get in to decorate the room until one hour before the wedding so it was a scramble. I was with Bonnie getting her ready at my uncles house in the Keys, so I couldn't help out. They did a great job and with the weather so nice it was beautiful! The early evening wedding was on the beach at Zepher Cove so we got to watch the sun set while dining and dancing. Bonnie made a beautiful bride and they both looked so happy. They are currently on their honeymoon in Costa Rica and will return This Saturday. We stayed up in Tahoe until Wednesday with my family then we went home to unpack, and repack for the trip to LA on Thursday morning. Friday was the funeral and Saturday was the internment. It was a warm and loving time and the whole family came together to celebrate Fred's life. Casey and the kids left on Sunday and I stayed with my mother-in-law until Thursday. Please keep her in your prayers because it will take some time for her to adjust to her new life. She was married to Fred for 62 years.
As for me, I'm doing better all the time. I was worried about how I would do at the wedding, but with all the help from everyone, I was fine and danced up a storm! I didn't walk for two weeks and I think that really helped me heal better. I believe I was over doing it with walking because I always felt swollen and had a lot of pressure. But after taking a two week break from walking, the swelling and pressure has gone way down. I'm back to walking again but not everyday. One day on and one day off so far. Monday I have my post op with my surgeon and he will determine if I'm ready for work starting on Tuesday the 14th. On the 16th I have a Ct at UCSF. It's been 3 months already since my last one. Time sure does go by fast. Please keep me in your prayers that all goes well. I know I'm in Gods hands and He is directing my path, and I also know he listens to our prayers. So please pray that I continue to be cancer free and that He gives me the strength and peace to handle what comes my way. My sister sent me this verse and it really helps me to know He watches over me and He loves me as His child.
"The Lord your God is with your, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing." Zep 3:17