Forgive my absence, I know some of you faithfully come and read this blog. I have a reason for not writing in a while. Many of you may recognize the name "Juli" from the "Shout Out" section on this blog. We have been next door neighbors since we moved here 3 1/2 years ago. Initally we didn't know each other well but since have become the best of friends (along with another, our dear friend Shara). Juli found a lump in her breast early fall and had a mammogram and ultrasound on November 9th. The last appt I had with my oncologist was November 9th. Our appointments overlapped. On November 17th we found out her lump is cancerous. Besides Mike and both our moms, Juli has seen the most of my journey. She saw my darkest days. She has prayed, cooked, driven and cared for my family. So this is why I have not written in a while. I have been struggling with words to write and say. I am in the midst of writing another blog entry with more, it will be titled "On the Other Side of the Fence" it is my attempt at Ann Voskamp's beautiful style of writing. I hope you like it when I post it. What I Know God is good 20 days til Christmas...who's excited?! I see my radiologist Dr. Speirs Thursday for my 6 week follow up Juli's blog is https://nothingromans8.wordpress.com/ you are able to "follow" her by clicking a link and entering your email on the bottom right hand corner of the website. Don't buy the white chocolate covered peppermint pretzels from Costco unless you have a party of people to share them with #youlleatthewholebag What Made Today Normal I filled the van tires with air Praises My skin looks and feels almost normal since finishing radiation The rainbow below was over both Juli's and my house on November 25th Prayer Requests Continued prayer for my transition out of treatment. Juli's diagnosis initially felt like I got diagnosed all over again. Pray for strength for me to be there for her as much as she has been for me. Shout Out To all of you who read this blog and pray for us continually, we are forever grateful. Aloha Much aloha~Nikki
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