Another Small Victory (and a surprise that meant the world to me!)

I just celebrated my 2 year cancer-versary.  In some ways it seems like forever ago that I got the call.  In other ways, I am reminded that just 2 years ago we were fighting for my life.  It was an absolutely whirl-wind.

To celebrate my 2 year cancer-versary, I took my newly curly/wavy hair and tried to put it in a ponytail.  It's small and requires a few bobby pins, but it's there!  No victory, either in cancer or life in general, is too small to let pass by without a little mental celebration.

The very next day, I opened up a package from my sister that came in the mail.   I took out a sturdy, silver bracelet.  I got all teary eyed and smiley, because I had seen them before, but didn't know if it was a legit product.  It's a small piece of jewelry that tells a big story.  Plus, it's from my Gill.  Thanks Jill, such a thoughtful surprise!

It's a bracelet designed for holding a pony tail holder.  A small gesture that means so much!  

Also, since moving to Joplin, I've been able to connect with some fantastic women from our Surviving Together Facebook group.  Within 5 minutes of meeting these gals face to face, I felt at home.  They get it.  Looking forward to getting to know these gals better.  There is an instant connection.

My Survivor Sisters supporting our pink sister Carrie at her chemo appointment.

Lastly, I've been feeling under the weather.  I thought I've been dealing with allergies, turned out it is a wicked case of pneumonia.  Something Survivors, and all women in general, tend to do is tough it out.  I toughed it out too long and a simple cold turned into pneumonia.  Ladies, take care of yo' self! Since I've been laying low, I've been doing a little crafting to surprise my new friends with... Glitter seems to make everything, even sick days, a little better.

So much to be thankful for.  I think this will be a great Christmas reminder of all He has helped us overcome.