The Results Are In!

Today I had another MRI taken, to show what my tumor has been doing for the past three months-- good news! It doesn't appear to have grown! Yay! The radiologist said we'll just keep checking on it, but we were all excited to see that it isn't growing! Radiation may be an option in the future if growth occurs, but it's likely years down the road! Wahoo!

So, my plan is to live it up, enjoy life, and be grateful! My right eye is opening so much more on its own, and for that I'm so grateful! It's tracking too! Although I can't see out of it and it looks like a "lazy" or a "crazy" eye, but oh so much better! You may catch me running into things on my right side, but no car accidents yet! :) I actually feel pretty safe on the roads, I'm just extra cautious when checking my right side blind spot, and have one of those attached mirrors to see what cars are on the right side.

I just wish I could have been at school teaching the past few months! I have such a great class, and there's so much I feel I've missed out on-- the school year is so close to over already! I wish I could have hit the "pause" button on that during surgery, but life goes on! The parents and the faculty have been so kind and more than understanding. And you can bet I'm going to give these kids my best for the rest of the year! I'm glad to be back in full swing, with no further tumor growth so that's possible! Now if I could just get these headaches to disappear.... I know, all in good time! Patience and faith are always something I can develop more of! :)

I still think back to the time I found out about the tumor and went through surgery, and the amazing outpouring of love and concern from everyone. I'm still brought to tears when I think of the immense compassion so many have shown. I love you all for your faith, prayers, kindness, and thoughts! My parents have been amazing supports, and keep teaching me with their unselfish ways! You are all my heroes, my friends, and I am so grateful to be so richly blessed. (D&C 130:2) May you feel blessed for reaching out to me so much!

I also need to testify that the Savior can heal all wounds. I know He lives and loves us! I have felt His peace and comfort by my side through this whole process, and it has strengthened my faith and testimony of Him. I know we are given challenges for a reason, from a loving Heavenly Father. I'm thankful for what I've learned and continue to learn. When I think of the Atonement, I get this familiar, "homelike" feeling, knowing that the Savior wants us to return "home." That brings me great joy, knowing that He has felt everything we have felt and knows how to help us. I pray that the poor people in Japan at this time can feel of that too! I don't comprehend how He can understand and help with everything we have gone through, but I know He can!