Hello all. Schools about to start and the kids are almost as excited as I am for them!

I am still going to physical therapy and working on my shoulder. I usually go twice a week. I have been trying to get myself into a workout routine so I don't have to go to PT much longer. It's been hard with the kids at home. It's just like when you are on the phone, when I work out the kids always want something!

I am not sure if I will have to have my shoulder surgeon go back in and cut scar tissue or not. It depends on how much range I can get after I have strengthened the muscles. I can almost get my arm straight up and down but moving it outward with my elbow stuck to my side is another story! I can get it out with help, to about thirty degrees. About fifteen degrees less than the other arm. It may not seem like much but it really does make a difference. Not sure if I will ever be able to throw a ball, which is something I would really like to do with the kids again. But, I am here and I may not end up in perfect shape, but it won't be the worst either!

I also would like to say it was great to see my friends at the meet the parents nite at the kids schools. So many of you had me with tears in my eyes at your kind and supportive words.

Here are just a few comments that my dear friends have said:

My one friend said 'Its great to see you smiling!' it's hard not to smile with God smiling down at me!

Another friend told me 'you are a true inspiration!' I said 'thank you' humbly.

Then another friend (a doctor) said, 'My friend was just diagnosed with breast cancer, and I told her about your positivity and strength as you went through your chemo treatments. I always use you as an example to my friends and patients when they are faced with a difficult situation. You're my inspiration.' that's when I said, 'I am happy to hear this. It makes me know that I didn't go through this for nothing.'

I have been told by others I am an inspiration, a tower of strength, a remarkable woman. But sometimes though I am smiling and saying thank you, it just doesn't sink in. Lately I have been going through a very tough time as my shoulder is healing slowly, and my right hip needs replaced and is deteriorating rapidly. Everything is just snow balling. I have really needed to hear those words.

Anyone who is going through a tough time if it cancer or something else in their life, let them know how much you care. I know that hearing all of your kind words has given me a renewed sense of strength.

Thank you all my dear friends and God bless.....

Love,
Lisa~