Hey Everybody!!! I'm Back!

Sorry it has been so long since I have written anything. Between Dr.'s appointments; scans; writing notes and letters; and more dr.'s appointments and more scans - it is hard to find time to concentrate on the computer. But don't stop writing or emailing -- I love gettting them -- just remember, it may take me a while to return the note. Hearing from people helps me to feel still apart of something besides the sick world.
And now I'm getting ready for the RACE FOR THE CURE again. I can't believe it has already been a year. This year will be my 5th year. That is a big milestone for those fighting breast cancer. But if you can make it to 5 years or longer then you have a better chance at beating this thing. There are still a few spots left in my head, but they are not growing and some are shrinking or just gone away. So, that is great. Some doctors are calling it a miracle - imagine that? God still performing miracles today? Who would imagine. I'm being sarcastic, but seriously, it seems people today have stopped believing in miracles and that God is still working. "God is bigger than the boogy man and He's watching out for you and me!"

Let's see - my niece, Heather, had a baby boy on . This will make her and her husband Chip with 3 children now. Taylor the oldest turns 8 on 14th of Sept. My niece Holly is due with her first around the first of October. Her husband is Travis. They all are trying to drive me even more crazy than I already am. I can't remember all these names.

I'm still taking chemo. This is oral chemo. It's not quite as bad as the IV kind, but some weeks or worse than others. But as long as it is working, I'll keep taking it, because I have a God
who gives me the strength each and every day ~ sometimes momement by if I need it.

I have learned a lot this second bout with cancer. And I again thank Him so much for all that I have learned through it. Sure cancer and the treatment is no party by any means (except when I make stuff to eat and we do have parties at the Cancer Center) but I would not trade what I've learned for nothing. I know I still have a lot to learn and a lot of growing to do, we should be striving for that.
I've had a few speaking opportunities and it just amazes me how God will give me the words. Once recently, I had been in bed all weekend and had to speak Sunday night. Well, on Sunday I got up at 2pm and showered and tried to prepare as much as possible. Then when I got up to speak, I know it was God speaking through me, because I really wasn't that prepared -- especially to do the whole service. But it turned out great.

I have almost learned to be still and just listen and wait on God to move me. I found a quote from Kathi Tracoli that says: "God did not put us on this earth for our purpose, but for HIS."

Lately I've been so blessed by old friends coming and helping me. I again just praise God and thank Him for helping me.

Well, that's about all I have time for now. I will try to write more often.
Remember to pray about joining my RACE FOR THE CURE team "kim's krusaders" or just donate. ". . . with God all things are possible." Matt.19:26

Prayer requests:
1. Some friends of mine that I knew overseas are coming to visit me next weekend. Pray for their safety as they drive (and that they find their way here :))
2. Also pray for my Uncle AG. He is in the hospital. He only has one kidney and it is shutting down. They also think he has liver cancer.
3. Pray for my niece Holly and her pregnancy. (she is due late Sept. early Oct.) She has gestational diabetes.
4. Pray for a friend of mine and their marriage.
5. I am speaking again Sunday night. Pray God's Holy Spirit will just fill me as I speak and everyone there so they see Him and not me. Give me the strength and words.

I love you all and thank you again for your
continued support and prayers.
Don't forgort about the RACE! :)

Love,
Kim :)