Cancer Free!!  I just had another bone marrow biopsy and I continue to be free from cancer. I am so grateful! I am getting closer to my one year mark of being a cancer survivor. June 25th was the day I was admitted to Huntsman. I continue to take daily chemo drugs and will do so for another year when I hope they tell me I am cured. I am feeling great and so grateful for my body and its ability to fight this cancer. I have been so blessed. Not only to fight the cancer but blessed with better perspective and understanding. I really am grateful for this experience and what I have learned from it. I continue to have weekly visits to Huntsman for labs. They keep an eye on my blood levels and I am really thankful for there commitment to their patients and the concern my doctor has for my health and his desire to see me continue to raise my children. Each time I go I look around at the other patients and wonder what their story is. I have learned that each one is so different. Everyone has a different story as to how they ended up at Huntsman and it is fascinating. I meet people who are full of hope and will fight to the end but I also meet people who are full of fear and wonder how they got their and what will happen to them. I would tell those people to replace their fear with faith and that all of life's obstacles give us experience. Isn't that what this life is all about? Don't let our trials define us. It is what we do with them, what we learn through them, that makes us who we are. I have learned that Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us and we must have faith in that no matter what that is. We can't be afraid to die because we all will one day. That is part of the plan. Our trials and afflictions remind us how much we truly need our Savior Jesus Christ to get through this life, and each day. I love this time of your, Spring and Easter! It is beautiful. A time to celebrate life and that Jesus lives! Happy Easter

For those who want an update on my 2 year old son and his glaucoma. He is doing well. He had an examination the end of March and the pressure in both eyes had gone up so the doctor added another daily eye drop to hopefully bring the pressure down to normal. His next examination is the first week of May and if pressures are normal then they can measure for glasses. I can't wait to get to that point. It is very clear to see that he is near-sided and with glasses it will open up the world to him. I believe in miracles and continue to pray for healing in his eyes. He is an amazing boy who is so happy and has such a sweet heart. He is a big helper and always looking for ways to help others. He teaches me so much. Love my boy!!!

Thank you for all your continued thoughts and prayers that you send our way. Much Love, Shantel