Why I chose my blog name-

I have a very young friend named Kyle who told me about HIS world- a place of positivity, love, peace and happiness. He is an inspiration to me as he always sees the best in everything life throws your way. I am going to face this challenge like Kyle would-with positive thoughts and lots of laughter! Please join me in my world, on my journey to conquer this disease. As my "sisters" and I used to sing at the top of our lungs- I Will Survive!!!

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Everything Happens for a Reason

I hadn't seen my friend Virginia  and her daughter Magnolia in quite some time but we finally set up a dinner date for last week. While catching up, Virginia mentioned that she was going to a Leukemia Lymphoma Society meeting over the weekend. She was going to give a pep talk to the people who were in training for the TNT Marathon/Triathlon in San Diego. I decided to go and see what it was all about and I was so glad I did.

Several amazing things happened. First, I was introduced to Roberta. Roberta is a survivor of Lymphoma as well as a hugs volunteer for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We connected immediately. She is originally from Long Island, as am I, and she has been through the fight and looks amazing. She was and is a true inspiration to me.

Then, as I was talking to Virginia, I surveyed the room and noticed that our former doctor, John Hildreth, was amongst the participants.  He was our favorite doctor, think Marcus Welby, and we were devastated when he retired. He is 72 years old and is going to do the marathon/triathlon. He is amazing!!!  After catching up with him, he asked me to write my name on his participant bracelet. This means he will do the marathon for me!!!! I was so touched. Just being around him made me feel better. I felt even better when he told me that his wife's oncologist when she was battling cancer was my oncologist, Dr. Schwartz. Wow! If Dr. Schwartz was their choice, then I know for sure I'm in the best hands.

Finally, one of the guest speakers gave an amazing testimony of thanks to the participants. His words about his experience fighting Lymphoma and waiting for the pet scan results really touched my heart. I deeply felt everything he was saying. He spoke from his heart with humility and humor and thanked everyone who was participating for helping him and so many others for getting their lives back.

So I, too, would like to thank everyone who is helping to raise awareness and funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. THANK YOU!!!! And, to Virginia, for setting up our dinner plans, THANK YOU. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have even know about the event and  I would have missed out on an experience of a lifetime. XO
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