The end of one chapter...

I only have a few things to report and I must say, its been one of the best weeks I've had in a long time! This past Thursday, Dad, Joe and I hopped in the car and headed to St. Louis, Missouri! Other than nursing some major mouth sores, it was an easy 9 hour drive and the excitement continued to build! Funny story; my favorite song of all time, Edge of Desire by John Mayer, popped up on the radio right as we began crossing the bridge over the Missouri river, eyes fixed on the Arch. I just cried, it was all that I had been waiting for since the day i had to pick up and leave. 

Reuniting with my friends was a dream come true. It was so great seeing everyone on campus, it felt like I never left. The few days I got to spend back at SLU, I accomplished so much! I got to see so many people, attended my sorority formal (which was amazing!), visited Chaifetz Arena to see the athletic department and where cheered, reunited with my team (they surprised me!), went out to dinner with friends, attended an A Capella concert by Decadence (SLU's co-ed A Capella group and enjoyed relaxing at SLUruba (our outdoor pools, beach volleyball court, and palm trees). Basically, I had the time of my life. Packing up my dorm room was hard because I feel like I missed out on so much from freshman year, but at the same time, it was like I never left. 

Like always, I am completely humbled by everyone I have come in contact with. The kind words, hugs, prayers, and everything, it truly amazes me. I live for little moments like that. It is a beautiful thing to see so much love in the world. I guess I am pretty lucky that I recognize it. 

Life is good right now, can't believe it's the end of freshman year. I miss my "old life" but it was so great to know things will still be the same when I return...whenever that may be. Things may be the same at SLU when I return, but I will be different. So it's the end of one chapter but I'm looking forward to the next one to come. I am looking forward to my last few days with my own leg, as surgery is scheduled for MONDAY, MAY 14th! (It's also Momma's birthday, happy birthday mom! haha). Tomorrow, I am back to the clinic for a check up, a PET scan, and meeting with my surgeon to make the decision on my limb salvage procedure. It is so crazy to think about. The PET scan will tell us if there are anymore tumors anywhere on my body, saying some prayers tonight! I am anxious and stressed for surgery and the next chapter. We never know what to expect, but it's going to be a big change but a good change. I feel like I am finally used to feeling good and getting around easier, and now I am not looking forward to being really immobile and in pain. I am curious to see what it will feel like with my new femur and knee!

Hoping you all had just as great of a weekend as I did and just as great upcoming few days! My thoughts are with all of you finishing up school, and FINALS! Good luck! Much, much love and peace to you all!