Pulling my head out of the sand to give a shout out.

[Lori]

Wow, has it been a long time since I have been to this site. As my title says, I have stuck my head in the sand when it comes to cancer, trying to ignore it and hoping that it will ignore me. I wanted to give all those diagnosed after me some encouragement with my story. I remember looking at how long people were NED to comfort me when I was scared out of my mind, not knowing how my life would turn out.
I am a 3.5 year cancer survivor and most people would not know that I ever had the battle of my life unless I tell them. I am no longer known as the teacher that wore the bandanas at school. Everything is going well (except for the extra 30 pounds). I was so happy to see my son complete kindergarten. That was always a big worry of mine that I would miss his first day of school. This summer I will complete my masters degree. I thank God daily for my health good fortune and I pray for us all.
It saddens me to learn that we have lost some amazing HER2 heros. I cannot tell you all how much encouragement those heros offered me when I was going through the worst of it. I believe we will be having some HER2 parties someday in heaven when we all meet.
At this point in my life I can say that cancer has made me a better, stronger, down to earth person. I am looking forward to the big 5 year anniversary!

A BIG SHOUT OUT TO ALL OF US THAT ARE FIGHTING TO KICK HER2 IN THE BUTT!

God Bless,
Lori