Thank you for taking time to visit this site.  It means a lot to me that you are here. I have been battling breast cancer for over five years. Unfortunately, I've learned that the cancer has metastasized to my bones, and the doctors do not have a definitive cure for Stage IV bone cancer.

However, there are clinical trials that are on the cutting edge of cancer research. In an effort to prolong my life and potentially treat my cancer, I have found a physician at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, who is treating patients with the same type of cancer and stage that I have. The trial includes radiation to the bone and bone marrow, as well as a stem cell transplant. I've faced some tough news over the last few years, and I have battled on every front. I have been aggressive with my treatment from the beginning. There are three convictions that I hold very dearly in my heart.  These have helped me persevere and I would like to share them with you. Everyone has difficult times, so maybe these tenets could possibly help you through some challenging days.

My FAITH: It stems from the strong love I receive from my family, the genuine kindness from my friends, the extraordinary wisdom of my doctors, and the gracious benevolence of absolute strangers. I am thankful for all of these people that have strengthened me with unyielding faith.

My HOPE: My hope is that soon EVERYONE who has cancer will receive a cure and continue their lives uninterrupted for many years thereafter. Once a cure is found, then never again will someone feel the sadness of losing a friend or relative to this disease, or suffer the anxiety and stress that cancer patients experience daily.

My BELIEF: I believe that anything can happen in life. It is a journey that I both savor and fight for. I believe that God is always with me, delighting in those moments that are bright and carrying me during those that are dark.

Life is short no matter how long we live and each moment matters. Thank you for taking a few minutes  to check out my site and learn about my quest to live.

Most of all, thank you for your prayers, thoughts, and anything you may be able to donate.