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October October October

Last year, this past October, was the beginning of it all. The beginning of my different way of life.

Ok, this entry is going to make me weepy, so be warned.

I just re-read the entry I posted after we went camping last year. I was so sick and knew something was wrong, but I didn't really realize just how sick.

I guess that is typical for single mothers. We just push ourselves because there is no one to take care of you when you are not feeling well. You just seem to muster through. You go to work, work hard, take care of your children, and then it's back on to the next day. It feels like running on a hamster wheel sometimes. I know at least it did for me.

I don't know what my future holds yet, but I most certainly cannot go back to that. I love spending so much time with Zoe here in San Antonio. Being there for her. She seems so much happier now (although she's fighting a cold - skeery for me).

Here is one of my first posts after I was diagnosed. I was totally scared shitless then. I really was. I can tell I was trying really hard to be brave. But the love and support and prayers of so many people helped me to realize that I could do this. I had to. For Zoe, that's for sure. For my family and loved ones. And for me. I wasn't done yet. I still had and have so much more to do with my life.

So, in honor of this nearly year long journey, I have decided to honor the many loved ones I have met who bravely lost their battles with leukemia. I am going to do the Light the Night Walk for Blood Cancers. I've started my own team (it's a short walk at a slow pace; just my style & little kids do it too).

It will be Saturday, October 21st. As Sis #2 pointed out, that is one year to the day that I was diagnosed. Afterwards, I really want to have a party to celebrate life. The life I have been given, and to honor those lives of my friends: Clem B, Sweet Ashley, Eric Shaffer, and Sarah, my ever-loving guardian angel.

So, if you are in Texas (or not) and you'd like to join my team (and the party), please send me an email. I haven't gotten my Team Information yet, but I've set up my donation page already. You all have been so generous already for many of my friends and family who are raising funds, so it's ok if you aren't able to give. I'd appreciate it if you could spread the word though or just come on down. There's not enough room at casa_debu, but I'm sure I could find ye all some hotel action. I might even rent a margarita machine.

I would love to raise a million dollars in my lifetime. (hey, one of you has a million dollar debt to me. I'm going to collect soon. The interest rate is going to kick your butt)

Knowing me, and with the help o' the internets, I bet I could do it.

Click Here for my Team Page

Nearly a year. I'm so lucky to have you all.

An oldie but a goodie..... Because I can't stay weepy for long.

THE HORROR THAT WAS THE GRANNY CAN:

Posted by debutaunt at September 5, 2006 10:23 AM