A look back...

So today marked #16 of radiation which means I only have 17 more to go!!!  I honestly couldn't be more excited for May 13th when I have my FINAL radiation treatment & we are DONE!!  I sat today reading through the blogs since July of this overwhelming journey.  I can not begin to tell you how thankful we (my family & myself) are for our amazing family & friends who have battled this nasty disease with us.  This has been a very difficult year for our family.  We've battled some medical problems with Taylor and then got hit in June with my cancer.  Even though the Helton's should be celebrating in Disney right now we take comfort in knowing that through it all God has had a plan.  We are planning a celebration trip in September (or else Taylor will be MAD!)  God has wrapped us up and walked along side us through this storm.  We are ready though to be done with it all!!

So some prayers...

• My skin - its starting to itch BAD!!  I'm on meds and its driving me crazy.  
• My endurance & strength!  I am doing pretty good of resting when I need too!
• My patience - I am ready to play softball & drive (June 11th)!!  Due to a medical setback my license was taken away for 6 months.  Don't worry if you didn't know because alot of people didn't!!  I don't want sympathy or anything.  
• My sweet family!  Andy & the kids!  Andy is working hard at work & at home.  The kids are ready for momma to be done.  My sweet Ashlyn has her permit so we are learning to drive!  Please continue to pray for Taylor's health.  We are trying some new meds and not seeing the change like we'd hoped.  The end of school is very near pray all three...Ashlyn, Taylor & Luke can end strong!
• Mom & Dad...I know its been hard on them watching their daughter go through this.  They have been amazing these past few months (well my whole life)!!  My mom has been my other set of ears at Dr appointments, etc.  Dad has been my ride & getting me a rootbeer for our trip!
• My friends who continually offer to help out whenever and bring in my cra cra!!

Thank you to everyone who has again walked with our family!!  From prayers, calls, meals, texts, emails, a visit, the shirts & braclets (wearing them in my honor), fundraiser, running in my honor, cards, voting for me as MLB Honorary Bat Girl, letting me vent (cry, yell, scream, repeat), neighbors who've helped out with kids, my work who have been amazing, colored pictures from my KidZone Kids and thank you for the taxi service that so many have provided.  I am not one who likes to ask for help but with this stupid cancer I've learned that I can't do it all on my own.

Soon my story will close but people start this battle daily!  SO ladies please go to your doctors!!

Love,

Wendy