Tuesday-The day we dread

Today is Tuesday...a day that is dreaded by our family. Tuesdays are chemo days and "draw" days. Tuesday is the start of a week of feeling down and ill for Mom.

Once again, as I write this blog, Mom is having her second round of chemo. As most of you know she has already lost her hair. The doctors were right on target about that. They told her she would lose it by day 17 or 18. Sure enough, she started chemo July 1 and July 17 she started losing her hair. She bravely went Saturday morning and had the rest of it shaved. I never knew this before, but it is very painful to lose hair. She said her hair actually hurt. It is described as having an extremely tight ponytail.

I continue to be amazed at how brave and courageous Mom has been through all of this. I know that she has her days of being down that Amy and I don't actually see, but she keeps a positive attitude and just "goes with the flow".

She looks so cute with her little bald head though. I actually cried when I first saw the picture that Dad sent me after she had it shaved. I didn't expect it to hit me that hard, but when I saw it everything became so real. She didn't look sick or like she had cancer before. But now she does. I have hated everything that she has been going through, but I hate it even more now. No one, especially someone like Mom, should have to go through something as horrible as this. It changes everything about life. But on the other hand, it changes your perspective on life. It gives life a whole new meaning. It makes you appreciate things more. It makes you love your family more. But most importantly, it makes you love God more.

Our family will be forming a team honoring Mom for Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure that will be held October 18 in Dallas. We want to encourage each and everyone of you to take part. I will let everyone know as soon as we register online and form the team. It doesn't matter where you live or what your age, you can be a member of our team. If you're not able to be there for the race you can register to Sleep In For The Cure. You'll still be a team member, receive a special gift and a T-shirt. Start taking donations at work, from friends and family. We will be organizing different fundraising events to raise money. The largest team and the team that raises the most money gets a trophy and recognition at the awards ceremony following the race. PLEASE,PLEASE, PLEASE be a part of this. You will be helping so many women by being a part of this event. One mammogram costs $150. Let's see how many mammograms we can help pay for!!!!!!

Thank you all for your continued support and prayers. You all mean so much to us and we are so blessed to know each and every one of you.

God Bless!

-Emily