Time really flies...

I'm up later than normal since Chris is out of town with his mother and I don't sleep well without him. From what I understand, she will have a bi-pass surgery tomorrow. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

October and November are normally fast and furious months for me, but the last two months have been even more so. Unless you live under a rock, you will know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Although I'm not a girlie girl, I've have a bit of Elle Woods (Legally Blonde) in me now and then and like pink things. I got prett sick of pink during October. I'm not one to scoff at any donations being given to find a cure, I DO get tired of seeing pink stuff with miniscule amounts, especially non listed amounts going to "breast cancer awareness." I'm pretty sure we are all aware of breast cancer by now...let's find a cure. Anyway, I got to participate in my first Race for the Cure and go back to work after a nasty recovery time. The end of October is the beginning of hunting seasons, too. I married into a family that doesn't get together for Christmas, but gets together for hunting season. The hunting area is on a ranch owned and ran by Chris' aunt and uncle. They are the hosts for family from around the country (well, Wisconsin, Georgia, Texas, and Oklahoma) during the week of Thanksgiving for rifle season. October is the Youth hunting weekend and the beginning of muzzleloader season. The temperatures were unseasonably warm and we primarily wore jeans and t-shirts. The girls are now seasoned hunters and like it more than I would ever imagine.

I can't believe November is already gone! Hunting season was very successful, and it was great to get to see Chris' family. During the beginning of the season, temperatures were in the 80's, but soon dropped to the normal lows in the 20's (all in 5 hours one day). November was also Oklahoma's 100th birthday as a state. There were numerous celebrations during the whole year, but some of the most fun happened last month. One of my favorite was one small town making the largest birthday cake in the state...nothing wrong with a little cake!

My life is still trying to get back to normal. I still struggle to find the energy of BC (before cancer) and hope that energy will someday be found. It is weird now that my life doesn't totally revolve doctor appointments and recovery from various treatments. By the way, I will have a small surgery on Friday morning to install a nipple. It will be skin colored until it is tattooed after healing. I never thought I would ever have any kind of cosmetic surgery, but I'm becoming an old pro now.

Please keep several people in your prayers:
Glenda who is going through chemo for breast cancer.
Jennifer who is in the same boat I'm in (also NED) but also has two beautiful boys she needs to stick around for.
Uncle Herb who has surgery next Monday for cancer.
Denise who has surgery later this week to find out if she has cancer.
All the awesome women I know who have inspired me to kick cancer's butt.

I know I couldn't have done any of this on my own... God helped me all the way through. I pray the same for them.