This morning I am grateful for sunshine and no wind! 

Tuesday, I had my yearly breast MRI. Although I know these are a necessary part of my screening and am glad, I can have these done, I do not look forward to them. They kind of hurt. The procedure is that I have to lay face down headfirst into the MRI machine while laying with an "H" (picture the H sideways) hard bars under my chest and ribs for about 30-45 minutes without moving. I usually have red marks on my chest and ribs afterwards. Then the dreaded wait of getting the results. I am happy to report the results were good and no new evidence of cancer or concerns at this time. I thought I would share with you how I pass my time in the MRI machine. I also did this when I had PET scans.  I start saying the rosary counting on my fingers. The rosary has a decade with 10 beads, I use my 10 fingers to count out each Hail Mary. This has helped me relax and keep my mind off being uncomfortable. It works every time! 

My last oncology appointment was March 5th. I did not really have any labs or tests done which was unusual. There was some miscommunication. They decided to just wait another 3 months to do the CT scan and labs in June. 

My next few months will be busy but exciting. Sofia graduates from Beulah High School in less than a month. I have been looking forward to being here for this day for over 5 years! Sofia also qualified for the ND State Track & Field Meet in discus for the 3rd year in a row. The weather hasn't been cooperative, but she has been able to accomplish qualifying for state and throwing consistently. 

Abbey is getting married in August! I am looking forward to all of the milestones for my kids. Thank you for all of your continued prayers. This past year has been filled with some difficult and stressful times but also many moments that I am grateful to be a part of.