One year ago today I found out that I had breast cancer.  As I reflect back on this past year I am in awe of how fast the year has gone and yet I am equally in awe of how much has transpired in that year.  I am a different person both mentally and physically.  My hair is growing back and my body is beginning to feel normal but my mind will forever be changed.  Last year, on this day, my journal read, "Make friends with the problems in your life.  I can fit everything into a pattern for good but only if you trust me.  Every problem can teach you something, transforming you little by little into the masterpiece I created you to be."  As I look back I can see the blessings that cancer brought to me.  Cancer helped me learn that I have the most amazing family.  I have always thought they were great but now I know it in a way I can't even explain.  My family literally carried me through this journey and took care of me in every way.  Thank you Lord for blessing me with my family and for showing me how much they love me. Cancer helped me learn that I have friends that would do anything for me.  They brought me meals, they visited me, they prayed for me and they loved me.   Cancer helped me learn that my colleagues care about me.  They donated sick time so I could stay home and heal.  They have covered for me and helped me work my way back into my teaching life.  Cancer helped me learn that I am strong and I am a survivor.  Thank you God for using cancer for good in my life.