Thursday, June 26, 2008

A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION!!!

First off, A BIG BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT TO MY BRO, JAMIN! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEST BIG BROTHER IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD! Next,these pictures are not in any order. These are all the events that have occurred in my life since my last entry. Sorry it's taken so long. Besides a wonderful weekend away in Las Vegas, payed for by going to a time share presentation and all other costs payed for from generous family, friends, and strangers, (HUGE THANKS) I received the best Birthday gift I could ask for. I officially have my life back! I am in remission! My scans look good!!!

I took this picture of myself after I was given the good news.
MY SCANS LOOK GOOD!!!!

This is my Thank You, Thank You God, I couldn't have gotten through all of this without all of your love, support, and prayers, Thank you to my doctors and all the wonderful nurses who took care of me, I can't wait to give back to others, am I really cancer-free, It's a miracle, I am deeply grateful for everyone who stayed by my side whether literally or from a distance face.
Eric & Shelsi on top of the Stratosphere where we stayed the weekend in Las Vegas!
We were going to ride Insanity at the top of the Stratosphere but right before we were about to get on they closed the ride due to high winds. That a bit scary, isn't it? If anyone hasn't ever seen this ride, you are in a bucket seat that gets tipped so you are facing down in the middle of the sky way high up and spinning around in a circle. It's kind of like those swings at carnivals only a thousand times scarier and in mid air.
Mom and I had an awesome lunch at the Beverly Center on Tuesday the 24th of June after my scans at Cedars. I had to fast since the night before so I was starving!


Eric and I on my Birthday at a nice breakfast buffet.

INSANITY


We participated in the Relay for life a few Saturdays ago at Moorpark High School. It was a really neat and memorable experience!
Eric got me my first limo ride on Saturday in Vegas for my Birthday!
Good Times!!

Relaxing by the pool on the eighth floor of the Stratosphere
Eric's long time friend Richard Hales and his wife Nancy invited us to his parents cabin a few Friday's ago. We had a fun time!
Lighted luminary bags for cancer survivors and those who have passed away from cancer
Awesome bagpipe performance
Me and brother Jamin before the 1st survivor lap. Wow I look white as a ghost!

Daddy kissing my forehead, Me smiling at the camera holding some beautiful flowers that Lisa Hardy gave me (she invited us all to be on our team. Thanks Lisa!), and Jamin looking at something, can you guess what it is? I can't. LOL

13 comments:

Vanessa said...

I smiled through this whole post! I am SO HAPPY to hear you are cancer free!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are soooo awesome! Your life and future is so bright and I am so happy for you both! Happy birthday and congratulations, Shelsi!!! YAY!!!!!!!

Tammy said...

yay! so happy for you!

Anonymous said...

Again I weep tears of joy! I am so incredibly thankful for the support network that we have all had throughout this journey. Shelsi you are amazing! You look so relieved, happy, healthy and thankful in those pictures. It is true - a pictures says a thousand words. I love you sweetheart. Mom

The Jones's said...

Congratulations Shelsi! That is the most amazing news I have heard in a long time! We both have been so blessed and have received miracles that I know I didn't know how long it would be before I experienced mine, and here I am at almost 18 weeks! We even got to hear the heartbeat! It was incredible. I hope that all continues to go well for you and Eric.

Kari said...

Congrats Shelsi! We are very happy for you and Eric! Happy Bithday too! Looks like you are one happy girl! As it should be. Way to go!

Davianne said...

YAY!! YAY!! YAY!!
I'm SO happy and excited for you!! Here's a BIG blog hug for you!!

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

I'm so glad you guys had such a fun weekend too. Happy late Birthday and YAY! Congratulations!!! Love you tons!

Deven and Alyssa Perry said...

Hurray! I'm soooooo Happy for you and Eric!!!!!!! And I'm way jealous of your trips and adventures over the past few weeks! How fun! You look amazing by the way! I love the dark hair too.

Anie said...

YEAH!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! What a GREAT way to celebrate!! Happy birthday too!! Looks like you guys had an awesome time in Vegas!!

Debi Lassen said...

It was fun to see your happy, happy faces in all these pictures. What a time you've all been through. We are so thankful our Heavenly Father has blessed you and that you have come to a very happy place and time after all the trials you've gone through.
We love you Shelsi and Eric! Best wishes in the daily celebrations ahead!
Love, Debi and John Lassen

The Graves Family said...

HURRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am SO grateful to Heavenly Father for taking care of you and your family in this wonderful way. I have been blessed to see all these miracles in your life. Thank you for sharing them with so many of us, and letting us be a part of your journey. I love you, Sweet Candy Shel (who couldn't?), and continue to keep you in my prayers that the rest of your dreams may come true.
Happy Birthday! I am so glad you and Eric got to have such a great trip.

Me said...

Just wanted to say a quick congratulations! We have followed your news all along and this is the best of all! Looks like you had a lot of fun!

*kj* said...

YAY!! Cancer free!! That is soooo awesome!! This is just the best news!! Congrats Shelsi!! I am so happy for you and Eric. You guys have been through so much and you have stayed so strong and positive. You are one truly amazing woman and you deserve all the happiness in the world!! :o)

carly said...

what a cause for celebration! Shad and i were and still are so thrilled since we heard the news! don't stop celebrating! wish we were in california to celebrate with yoU!