November 17th! The date that couldn’t come soon enough! The day I got to ring the bell! 

Once, I came to terms with my diagnosis, I was able to face this challenge head on. I did not let it take my happiness or drive to be better every day. I kept my “go get em” attitude and continued to find humor and joy in the little things. I could have easily lost my spirit, but instead I took this as an opportunity to step out of my comfort zone, work on myself, and get healthy. 

6 long months and 12 chemo treatments later, I can happily report that I am in complete remission from Stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Holy moly, I did that. 

I have always been a determined and strong-willed individual, so this journey has taught me that being vulnerable and weak is okay. There is strength in vulnerability. When I felt like I had no energy to keep going, there was always someone that would get me to the next point whether that be a quick text/phone call or a simple joke to make me laugh. I had the biggest team supporting me every step of the way. To anyone and everyone who was there for me and my family, thank you thank you thank you! We can’t say it enough. 

I have been reminded through this to say I love you often, hug your friends often, treat others with kindness often, and live everyday like it’s your last often.