Graduation Month 2010

Hay all,
Sorry about gaps in blog posts. I was hoping to have a break here and there and not have to log on for awhile. I recently stepped out of work after battling eye issues. It became apparent that my cGVHD was not going to leave peacefully and after the 10th or 15th corneal ulceration, I cried uncle and told my eye doc I had decided to address the issue head on and take a break from the dry, stressful operating room environment. He just looked at me like most of my physicians do and smiled...He and Laura shared a moment of "we told you so" again and I laughed inside at my stubborn behavior. I have to admit it helps me survive this stuff though so I am not sure I will change too much in the near future:) If anyone has had or has bad dry eyes they will understand how difficult it can be to ride your bike or work in certain situations with this condition. I do think I have found a good resource @ USC Doheny Eye Center (www.bostonsight.org) and will be visiting USC this next week. I will keep you all posted as this is definitely an answer to prayer. After returning home early from our 25th anniversary celebration, staying inside over Memorial Day Weekend and now unable to work and drive, I think I am ready to find a cure for this and face the next challenge...ha ha Jeez, this stuff never ends! Again, my medical group, family and friends have been incredibly patient throughout all of this as I returned to work, play and parenting full time for most of 2010 but I would like to get back to a routine if possible and fade into the background for awhile. The Lord has really been amazing through all of this and has answered each prayer and made me realize He is always there for me despite these last few tough months. Don't give up on Him and never doubt His mercy or think it is up to you alone to "fix things".
Katy graduates in June and will attend Point Loma Nazarene University (www.pointloma.edu) in the fall. It is such a good fit for her and we are so stoked for her after all her hard work. Tommy and Meghan will be sophomores next year and continue to play ball and dance, respectively. I really want to help those who suffer as I have as I continue to learn so much from all my "medical adventures".  Laura is the best and continues to guide me through this stuff with her common sense and patience (a lot of it ha ha).
Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers as i approach my 3rd year with Leukemia...and without it! It is only a drop in the bucket so far but I will take it and plan on being here a lot longer.
PS-Go Padres-1st Place NLW  Go Flyers