Happy One Year Anniversary

Yesterday , April 5, 2011, was my one year anniversary since my surgery. Its been an awesome year...truly. Not that I would want to go through it again and for that matter knowing what I know now I don't know if I would have gone through as well. I am back to work as I have been since week 10 full time and have my energy back. I am back to my daily 7:30 workout with the "girls" and Yoga on wednesdays. I eased into my workout sessions but Yoga was and is my physical therapy. learning how to use my "new" body again. being sensitive to new aches and pains from muscles shifting and compensating for my new breasts and no stomach muscle. things that you don't think about...what shoes to wear, support panties to help support my back and stomach...posture....getting in and out of my new SUV. I still feel pressure in my abdomen due to the tram flap but it is getting better every day and I wait for the day when I no longer think about it. I am so blessed that I am Cancer Free! no medication, no Chem, and no radiation. Yes I am very blessed as I have encountered so many other women with Breast Cancer that did not have the same path as I. Although I have discovered that every person's cancer is "their " cancer and no two paths are alike. We all have our own journeys to follow. My journey was as wonderful as Cancer could be. Relatively quick, no medication and all the love and support from family, friends , co-workers and clients a person could want and need. I have discovered that being transparent and vulnerable is not only a gift that I can possess but a gift that I can give others allowing them to be real and natural and loving around me. Like everything in life...."it is what it is" and by allowing and opening yourself up to your community you allow others to help and nurture you while you are touching their lives as well. I'm feeling great and happy to have my life back in a deeper and more meaningful way. Thank you to all my friends , family and supporters. I love you for being there for me and will never forget it. I still have all of your cards and go through them periodically.