On the rise

Feeling even better today than yesterday! I am so thankful my slow days are passing. Tomorrow is officially one week of low counts, meaning I should be good to go as far as being illness prone! I am headed back to the doctor in the morning for my weekly blood test. I am hoping I am in the clear now of some low energy days. I had a head ache for awhile today, probably from a lack of fluids (I've been lacking on my motivation to drink lots of water and gatorade today!)...not so smart. Today was also exciting because I crutched myself up to my own shower this afternoon and got to get cleaned up.


I feel so blessed today. It's been a great day of catching up with some friends at school thanks to the wonderful technology that is Skype. I am blessed and thankful for this that I get to video chat half way across the country with my amazing friends, shoutout to my best friend, my partner-in-crime, Ali, and my incredible boyfriend Greg. Today is Greg's birthday and I so wish I could be back at school! Happy birthday to Greg, thank you for continuing to be such a positive light in my life, sending you much, much love. Also, my beautiful cousin Bianca flew in from Seattle/Tacoma, WA, this evening. So great to be with her for a week! Tonight is a big game for SLU as the bills take on Xavier in their last home game in Chaifetz Arena! Today was the day that my grandparents and my family were planning on flying out to St. Louis to make it to a game to watch me cheer. Unfortunately, we will be tuning in at home, but it doesn't mean I won't be cheering as loud as I can here! So excited for that game that comes on at 9 pm EST on CBS Sports Network for all that are interested! I'll be watching the bills and my team, the beautiful ladies on the sidelines doing their thing! Saintsations, you all are the best friends I could ask for, the purple streak brings tears to my eyes and so do the yellow ribbons. I am so touched by your outpouring of love and support, and little ways you continue to brighten my days.


As another Tuesday comes to a close, I continue to live in gratitude for all the support that has been shown to me and my family. I am so thankful to the John Carroll community that has shown their support to my mom and to me. Thank you to everyone for being here and for showing me such love. I am so blessed! Please continue to keep the Chardon community in your prayers, such tragedy they are dealing with. Always remember how lucky and blessed you are and please remember to show your friends and family how much you love them. We never know what tomorrow brings and it is always a blessing!