I have SURVIVED!

I have survived a needle punch biopsy.
I have survived the waiting.
I have survived "the call" with the diagnosis.
I have survived losing all my hair.

I have survived 2 MUGA Scans.
I have survived a Breast MRI.
I have survived PORT surgery.
I have survived 6 rounds of Taxotere, Cytoxan and Perjeta.
I have survived 23 weeks of Herceptin.
I have survived 6 Nuelasta shots.

I have survived 3 blood transfusions.
I have survived 10 blood draws.
I have survived 33 needle pokes.
I have survived a mammogram.

I have survived a guide hook wire procedure.
I have survived 2 major surgeries.
I have survived 5 days in the hospital, without my children.
I have survived the loss of my breast (and implant).

I have survived 32 prescriptions (not including over the counter and hospital meds).
I have survived 32 doctors and specialists appointments.
I have survived the countless hours in a waiting room, the side effects and the tears.
I have survived the "whys" and the "what ifs".

I have the scars, both emotional and physical, to prove I have SURVIVED!

These last 6 months have been a blur.  At times, the days seem to pass by so fast
and at other times it seems to stand still. 
I am ready for this year to be over and excited for the new things that await in 2015.
Thank you again to everyone who has helped me and my family on this journey.
I wish you all happiness and health in the new year.