Two weeks ago I woke up and I received a text alert from my hospital about my new numbers. It read, '175.' I most definitely thought I was dreaming because it was fairly early in the morning so I wiped my eyes and looked again. Then I thought it said '1175' which would have meant my numbers went up so I tried telling myself that it's alright and I just need to stay positive. But upon looking at that small screen one more time I realized it definitely was 3 beautiful numbers. So I involuntarily let out a squeal/squeak type sound then immediately called both my doctors. They of course did not answer the phone, but one did text me saying she was in a meeting but wanted to make sure I was alright. I most definitely was not alright! I needed to make sure blood tests couldn't be wrong... Do they make mistakes on those? So I asked. She laughed and said no she's very excited about the numbers as well! 

It was in that moment that I screamed, danced, cried, laughed, sang, ran around and quite literally lost my mind. I called my sister and mom who stopped working so they could do the same with me on the phone. I most definitely couldn't believe it. 700 points down in 7 days!!! I kept saying it out loud, 'this is unreal, this can't be true, I just can't believe it.' In that moment God spoke very clearly to me, 'You've been praying for miracles exactly like this.. But when it actually happens, you don't believe Me?' and I just laughed. Well yeah I believe in miracles but they usually don't happen to me! Apparently this season in my life is going to be very different! I truly don't know what else to say except that I am ever so blessed by my God who has healed my back so that I can walk, is taking my pain away and shrinking Helga right out of my body. 

I had the privilege to travel to Texas this week (because I'm finally feeling well enough to travel, woot!). While I was there I got the news that my numbers went down AGAIN! So I am currently sitting at 95.6!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Dear friends and family-I could not do this without your faithful love, support, prayers, comfort and good vibes❤️ Thank you thank you thank you!!! It's been an honor traveling this journey with you and I am simply believing it'll be over soon and my numbers will be at zero and my next scan on the 16 of May will come back completely clear!!! The doctors told me this particular cancer is actually incurable, they can contain the disease but not eradicate it. I said 'bullocks' to that!!! My plan has always been to completely kick her butt and send her packing never to return again. 💪🏻 

I do have one small prayer request, my left eye has been giving me quite a bit of trouble and it seems like the doctors can't do much about it. Honestly other than that though, I have no pain!!! It is still so unbelievable every time I get out of my bed and subconsciously expect to have all the chronic pain come rushing back. I am grateful for every single ouch-free second that I receive. These last few weeks have been filled with such unspeakable joy and promise, I am exceedingly and abundantly blessed. 

Thank you to the lovely ladies at my mom's work who got me these fantastic balloons, a sweet card and wonderful presents❤️ love love love

Hope you celebrate something today. Big or small. Go out and buy yourself a balloon! You deserve it.