I have had a lot of ups and downs over the past month since I last wrote. I am feeling better from the surgery I had in February and my hair is still coming in strong - pictures coming soon :). There are still lingering side effects from chemo that I am trying to figure out (hot and cold flashes, foggy brain and some tingling/dizziness/aching in my hands, feet and sometimes head. There are times when it is difficult to drive and so I feel blessed that friends have been kind enough to chauffeur me around town. I have had my share of sadness and discouragement from the frustration that my life is not quite back to normal yet. But then I remember that I have my life and it is mine to live and create whatever I decide I will do with it.
Today I saw his beautiful video that shows how Derek Redmond refused to give up after it became apparent that something he had worked long and hard for would not be fulfilled - at least not the way he had originally envisioned. I am thankful for people like him who inspire me to keep going even when I feel like giving up.
Enjoy.