Prayers for the Chardon Community

Before I give any update on myself, I need to express my most sincere thoughts and prayers for the city of Chardon and their community. This morning, shots were fired in Chardon high school by a student taking one life and injuring four more. This absolutely sickened me as I continued to watch coverage on the news throughout the day. I am so sad for the victims, their families, and the whole community that now is dealing with such tragedy. Because Chardon is so close to my city, it's unreal to think that this really hits home. These unfortunate tragedies happen but you never really think it could be your community. This story is getting national news and I know many, many people are sending their prayers too. Please keep this community in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare to go through a tough time of healing.


Today has been another day of laying low. I am still feeling pretty weak and haven't gotten out of bed until just now. I've been watching the news all day with coverage of Chardon high school and it just breaks my heart. I'm hoping tomorrow I will feel a bit more energy and strength as my counts will begin to start climbing soon. I am anxious for Wednesday when the masks get to come off at my house and my hands won't be so dry from hand sanitizer! My next doctors appointment is Wednesday where they will draw blood again just to monitor my progress. 


A few things to mention -- I would like to give a special shoutout to my Alma Mater of Walsh Jesuit High School as they began "WJ Fights Cancer Week" at school to remember that cancer affects so many people. I never imagined my picture would make the slideshow of friends and family with cancer at school...but life throws us surprises sometimes I guess. Also, another shoutout goes to my amazing sisters of Kappa Delta in St. Louis! They made a scrapbook of inspirational notes from the girls that truly made my day! I love and miss you all and can't wait to get back to school and visit! AOT in having amazing sisters that truly inspire me. 


So, to everyone that I have the privilege of speaking to, please don't ever forget how much you are loved. In times like today, sometimes we forget and get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the day to truly show people how much they mean to us; to show love.  As my favorite TV celeb, Ellen Degeneres, always ends her show, "be kind to one another." Keep smiling and please keep your heads up. You are all loved, and thank you for loving me and my family.