PRESENT

Today has not been a good one for me. I felt like I had the flu all day. I laid around and did nothing. I was glad that Mike was able to get out on his own today. He walked then went to work. Right now he is at the doctors office for pain management. He is doing so much better. I wish just once we could be on the same page so we could have a great day together. My girlfriend Mercedes son is graduating form college this weekend. I am so proud of Dom it is hard to get through 4 years of college and come out with a degree. I don't think we can make it down to Tucson and I am sad about that. I wish for a very successful future for him. Jenni and Jeff should be heading back to Arizona on Saturday that will be good. I really enjoy having my kids close by.

PAST

When I got to my room from surgery they were able to give me the pain killers. I remember everyone waiting at the door too come in. I couldn't wait to hold Jenni and Mike. I felt so broken and I knew they could help me back to life. The years to follow were going to be tough. My family was always by my side. I would go through many reconstructive surgeries. I never realized when I was going through the many stages how difficult it would be on Mike. I was never shy about any of the stages and Mike was there to make me laugh. I will never forget getting ready for the 3 day walk for Avon breast cancer foundation.