Taxol # 10 completed! 2 left!

Yesterday, I had my 10th Taxol. It's still hard to think about it almost being over! I only have 2 more Taxol treatments and then 4 FAC treatments left and I'm DONE. WITH. CHEMO!!! My adorable husband with with me to this one. He was feeling a little left out because I had so many friends taking me, but I just didn't want him to miss work if he didn't have to. So, I told him he could go with me to my next 2, starting with this one. I already have a friend lined up for the last Taxol. Chris is also going to go with me to all my FAC chemo treatments, just in case I get sick or am not feeling well. I'd rather he be the one to see me like that. No need in losing a friend because I puked in their car....right? (can you believe I caught him smiling in this picture?)
Brayden, my 5 yr old calls this my cupcake hat, because... well... it DOES look like a cupcake on my head. I gotta give him credit for that one. I have a few in different colors (black, pink, creme) but these are THE BEST hats for hair loss, hands down. You can change out the scarf, and they are cute, stylish, NOT ITCHY, and they cover your head all the way down for extra coverage. I found them online here and I love them! I honestly don't know if I'll wear my wig much now that these have all come in the mail.

Taxol #10 was like water! I'm loving these nutrients and smoothies I am on!!!

Shawna and Logan got to stop by to see me. It was really nice to visit with Logan this time. She is ALL DONE!!!She had her tumor removed and has gone through all her chemo treatments, so all that's left for her is follow up visits. She gets to ring the big bell next Friday. They brought me the Team Logan shirt I ordered. Her cheer team did a similar fundraiser and had some shirts screen printed and they got the proceeds. I loved the color combination, so I HAD to order one....after all, so many people helped us out that way so I have to pay it forward. Logan is so beautiful and has such a sweet spirit about her.

Well, that's all I got for now. Tomorrow will be a lengthy post as we kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month!! Don't forget to wear PINK tomorrow!!!

Ta-Ta till tomorrow!!!

A night out....

Chris and I got to enjoy a night out last night for our friend Joyce's birthday. I got to get all dressed up (as much as I felt like dressing up anyways...I was tired) and enjoy a night on the town.

We went to dinner at JB's brewery and I ate the BEST salad ever! I had to make a run to the store this morning to get more salad ingredients to mimic their salad. YUM!


Me and Joyce at the club (she's my hairdresser, so I thought the rhinestones were appropriate)


Joyce and Tim

It was so refreshing to get out. I thought I would have a hard time going out for the first time to a bar. We went to a night club after dinner, but I did very good. I was the designated driver anyways...(you know...cuz I don't want to get cancer or anything from drinking too much.... hehehe) but I drank water all night and my drink of choice was a "cherry coke".... so I felt like I was indulging. I didn't wear my wig because I knew it would smell like smoke and wasn't sure when I'd get a chance to wash it. So, I opted for a blinged out beanie cap, and I added my zebra flare to match my outfit.

I had fun! I enjoyed the whole night, and I stayed awake! Love ya Joyce!!

Ta-Ta

And the winner is.......

Today was the raffle drawing at my husbands work. I headed up to Wyman Gordon with Grayson for the drawing and lunch. I got to draw the ticket, since it is me that is fighting this stupid disease. I was honored and humbled by his company. First of all, they raised $3,000 for us to help with medical expenses. Now, I added up what we've paid this month alone, since the bills are finally starting to roll in. We have put $3,384.00 on our mastercard this month in medical alone, so God has provided for almost all of that with the help of these donations. I am continually amazed by the generosity and concern from SOOOOO many people. It is so amazing that God has used this awful diagnosis to bring people into our lives at just the right time. I am humbled, grateful, and so sincerely thankful for each and every person who has helped us out, financially, emotionally, and physically. Cooking, cleaning, giving rides, and donating to our expenses are just a few ways that have really helped us out during this time.


I cannot express enough thanks and gratitude to everyone involved in our journey. Special thanks to Mike Laboski for heading up this raffle!




Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!




So.....the winner of the TV was......






(drumroll......)











......Joshua Hale...Tonja Hale's son.






Congratulations Joshua....you are a lucky kid!!! Enjoy!!!