Wow, it's been a little crazy since the last time I have been able to blog.  I have been taken advantage of the break, having a little energy and put off touching the computer as much as possible.  And then of course since my memory seems to be leaving me way too often I forgot my sign on and passwords again.  I actually saved them somewhere and can't remember where :).

It's been a very sad week this past week.  There have been two very sad deaths, Megan's very dear friend Anne (who I have asked you all to prayer for) lost her courageous battle with lung cancer this past week.  The amount of sadness and pain I feel for Anne's family and friends is overwhelming and I pray they can all find strength in knowing that she is no longer is pain that she fought the best she could and went to god with open, welcome arms.  God bless you and your family Anne, I know you will be greatly missed.  I know you will be watching over and guiding your precious children.

And then Keirstyn lost a friend the she know from grade school.   Such a sad, tragic and again unnecessary death.  Bill was only 23 years old and I know there is a reason why god has chosen to take these two wonderful, loved people I just don't understand it.  Please pray for Bill's family and friends too, may they have the strength and courage to heal, and keep their memories of him in their hearts forever.  My heart breaks for his parents, for any parent that has every had to bury a child, I know it would have to be the worst thing imaginable.

I have been back on the medicine since Thursday and it appears that the side effects kick in a lot quicker then they used to.  Got up this morning to already feeling the blisters coming back on my hands, but at least this time they are in different spots - was weird how each and every time they showed up in the same exact spots.  Throat hurts again but at least no blisters, sores inside mouth yet, just the starting of tenderness.  Energy level is pretty much back down to null, but I am going to again try to do something at least an hour or so a day.  I just actually decided that I would make my wonderful family their (well at least one of their favorite dinners) Vodka Rigs tonight so as soon as I'm done blogging I'll be heading to the grocery store.

September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness month and I am thinking about doing a little walk in the park in Falls.  I am going to try and raise some money for Thyroid Cancer research and to get some people to raise money with me and do a three hour walk.  I'm thinking Friday night from 6-8 pm on the 17th of September.  I'm thinking then just because the weather might be a little cooler but also open to Sat or Sun morning or evening.  I want to see what people think, who would be interested in walking and raising awareness and much needed money to help with the research.  I will specifically ask that it go to U of P and the thyroid cancer research under my dr (Dr. Brose).  Please contact me at sue.evert@gmail or via this blog or my face book if you’re interested in helping.  As you can imagine this would mean the world to me.  There is not much known or done for Thyroid Cancer and every time I turn around I am hearing about someone having an issue with their thyroid or with getting thyroid cancer this past year.  It is now the FASTEST growing cancer out there these past 3 years and I really have to wonder why... is it because no one has heard of it so we just weren't paying attention or is it changes in the environment, other changes.  Why does this happen?  Well really why is there cancer period... why can they be talking about finding a cure (were almost there) for HIV/AIDS yet cancer has been around for hundreds of years and we are no where near finding a cure for this disease.  I really have to think at some point it's because the industry's make too much money for there to be a cure for this disease.  Ok sorry enough political crap but really I do continue to have to wonder why.

Hope all is well for everyone.  I miss so many of you and while I have been getting to see a lot of you lately there are way too many that I still don't get to see enough.  Please know that all of you are in my heart each and every day and that I hope to continue to see those who have meant so much to me this past year.  (My girl’s dinner last Thursday was great, and gets to see my very special girls and the creators of this wonderful website this Thursday night :).

Again, I need your help come September so please let me know if you can help and I want to pick dates that work the best in getting the most people involved.  Reach out as soon as you can.

Please pray for Anne & Bill and their family and friends.

Love and Peace to all,

Sue

THYROID CANCER AWARENESS MONTH SEPTEMBER, PLEASE JOIN ME IN RAISING AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR RESEARCH (FOR U OF P THYROID CANCER DEPT)

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