Happy Anniversary to me!!! It's been 3 years (August 24th) since my diagnose!!! Time sure does fly when you're having fun!! I have been doing good these past 8 months on the maintenance regimen of Avastin and Xeloda. In fact I was even able to do a little traveling. Casey and I along with my sister, her son and friend went to Costa Rica in July for a week. What a great time! We stayed one night in Heredia which is just outside of San Jose, the capital. My nephew did a Spanish Immersion program there for 4 weeks, so we got to visit him for a day. They off to Arenal the volcano area where we walked through the jungle/rain forest and almost stepped on a snake. Then two nights in the rainforest's of Monteverde (The video is of Casey doing zip lining across the rain forest canopy), and three nights in Montezuma where we hiked up to a beautiful waterfall, watched the Howler monkeys (they woke us up each morning), swam in the beaches and even rode ATV's through the jungle. We ended our trip in Manuel Antonio which is a reserve for the multiple of animals and wildlife. I even video taped a sloth! We had a great trip and I was so blessed to not get sick or have any other problems. We came home the same day Kyle and Sean did from their 6 week trip to Europe. They traveled to 11 different countries and had a great experience. We've enjoyed seeing the pictures of their adventures and swapping stories. The next weekend was the Relay for Life. Thank you so much to everyone that contributed. Our team raised almost $6,000. The last weekend of July we had two more weddings. I can definitely say I have been living life to the fullest with Gods blessings! I have my next CT lined up for October. My life is lived in three month increments and that is fine with me. It really makes me appreciate each day, and hold on to the hope and peace that God gives me. I continue to feel His presence in my everyday life. As for my dad; he made it to both weddings as he had prayed for. It surprised all of us including the doctors at how well he did for both weddings. I think he's the cat with more than 9 lives! Thank you for all your continued prayers, love and support. I have been truly blessed through this journey. This disease gives me the ability to enjoy life through a magnifying glass. I hope that all you bloggers learn to enjoy your life in the same way. Don't wait until "tomorrow" but live today and each day that you are blessed with. Psalm 143:Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; let the good spirit lead me. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8. Yes, it is true that adversity can bring you strength and courage but only God can give you the peace that comes just by asking. He is there for you if you ask Him to be.