FUN in the SUN

HELLO! It's me again! By me, I mean Emily! I am back to (decent) health! Words cannot describe how much of a whirlwind this past week has been...

I am here to report a few things...1. I can breathe easier and it doesn't hurt as bad to laugh anymore! That was a killer for the last week. and 2. I AM HOME! Yesterday morning, I took a shower at the hospital and felt much better. My doctor came in to see me, and once again, delivered some great news, I could go home! Originally, today (Friday) was supposed to be discharge day from the hospital but because I "improved" so "quickly" I was able to leave around 2 yesterday afternoon! (I put improved and quickly in quotes because improved to me, still isn't great, and it definitely did not feel like a quick recovery haha). but LIFE IS GOOD. I got home to a wonderful sunny day and as I was  about to get out of the car, I realized we left my crutches at the hospital. I had no problem riding back with my dad in the jeep with the top down to pick them up, I was on complete cloud nine yesterday. I was literally in such a good mood, so thankful to be home and thankful for the sun, I literally was crying to myself about how great life is. Funny about that...life isn't that great but my Dad and I realized it sure makes us appreciate the little things. 

Last night, we had a mini cook out in the back yard and enjoyed all the time we could outside. We fired up the grill and got to be together as a family in the back yard. I am outside again this morning soaking up a few rays with Kenz who started spring break today. Of course she's in her swim suit and I am in a long sleeve tee, sunglasses, and a hat, but I don't mind. I just like being outside! I can't explain how much better I feel and how wonderful it is to "breathe easy" now. 

I know my parents have blogged about this already, but HUGE shout out goes to my SAINTSATIONS who drove up from the NCAA tournament in Columbus to surprise me in the hospital. I was in absolute shock and LOVED it. And of course, by wonderful friends that dropped in and out (Greg, Johnny, Jackie, Ali, the whole crew..) Thanks again to all of you. (PS sorry I was...out of it...this whole weekend haha). 

Well I hope everyone has a great Friday and a relaxing evening. I am back to the hospital again on Wednesday for another round of treatment. We have definitely learned there is no "easy" way out of anything and life never goes as planned.... (of course I am one of the few that has a reaction to the chemo that I need to cure my cancer) just my luck. But, all we can do now is move on and learn from it! The sun feels great, hope you can experience it too. Thank you as always for the prayers and love. Much peace and love headed your way from Teamevans. Happy Friday! (And happy hunger games ;))