Say what you want about cancer, but it sure can bring people together...
Yesterday afternoon, I watched my friend Kula ring the bell, signaling the end of her radiation treatments. Yet another hurdle in her 9 month (so far) battle against breast cancer. Her infusions of Herceptin continue for several more months, and there is reconstruction surgery down the road, but this was a big hurdle to cross...
Dan and I arrived at the Jacobsen building and had a chance to see the treatment room where the proton beam radiation took place for Kula. Some serious flashbacks for me and Dan... I couldn't help but notice the plaster radiation masks lined up on a shelf. Each one symbolizing another person fighting this damn disease...
But yesterday wasn't about Shannon. As I said, cancer brings people together and Kula's family and friends gathered for happy hour to signal the end of radiation. A room filled with love and gratitude. When someone you love is righting for their life, you realize how small the small things really are... all that matters is love and friendship...
Labor Day Weekend is upon us... summer coming quickly to a close. Volleyball season is already in full swing. Erin's playing libero (defensive specialist) for the JV team this year and is also on the varsity roster. They had two good wins against quality teams to start the season. The best part is, it's a great group of girls who care about each other... as I said, love and friendship...
So, we'll enjoy these last few days before the school year starts... junior year... time moves so quickly sometimes...
