I've had a myriad of emotions today! I spent 3 1/2 hours on the phone this morning talking to friends and family, making appointments, and asking lots of questions. The support and love I feel right now is overwhelming! A huge THANKS to every one of you! I am so grateful to have your love and support right now. A lot of people have told me how strong I am through all of this. Today, as I was talking to Wanda, an awesome friend I haven't seen in several years, a scripture came to mind. Mosiah 24:14-15.
14- And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions.
15- And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord."
Whoa. Isn't that amazing? That makes it clear to me what my responsibility is in all of this.
I have appointments on Tuesday with the Radiology Oncologist and the Plastic Surgeon. Wednesday I go in for the MRI. Friday is surgery. I've decided that I'm going to cut off all my hair before it starts to fall out so I can donate it to Locks of Love (http://www.locksoflove.org/). Someone should be able to put this gorgeous red hair to good use!!!
Here's my other thought today: I registered for the Ogden Half Marathon (13.1 miles, baby!) before all of this happened. This will be my first half marathon. I'm going to run it and send out an invitation to everyone reading this to run it with me. Maybe we could make some cool t-shirts or something? The thing is, this one fills up fast, so if you're going to do it, you've got to get registered quick! It's all "downhill", from Huntsville down the Ogden Canyon and into Ogden. So, any takers? (http://www.getoutandlive.org/) If you need tips for how to get started, ask me! I started from "nothing" and now I run a lot. There is time from now until them to go from nothing to running. : ) And it's OK to walk a little if you need to, I will be! If I have to walk to entire 13 miles, I'll be doing this race!
3 comments:
Kim - Thanks for this blog - and thanks for being you. I wish words could carry the weight of all the love and gratitude and relief and concern I feel for you. I am grateful for your powerful attitude and spirit. I know you will be fine and that you are carrying the Spirit of the Lord with you. You are a wonderful example of determination and strength. My prayers are with you all the way. Love, Karen
Kim, you have tremendous goals! You're right about your gorgeous hair - someone would definitely love it! My hair isn't long enough to donate, but I will get a real short haircut when you do.
Funny thing about the 1/2 marathon - this is the second one I have been challenged to do. My sister in Canada wants to run the Top Of Utah one in Sept and I told her yes - though I will probably walk a ton (I am not that competitive). Yes, I will walk/run the Ogden one with you (though I'm sure you will leave me in the dust!)I NEED any tips you have because I am starting from ground zero.
I love you and am excited to support you. You go girl!
Colleen
That's hilarious! I'm also planning on Top of Utah in September, so I'll see you there too! I'll email you some tips on how to get started with a running program. THANKS! I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the support and love I feel from everyone.
Love, Kim
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