Life isn't always about rainbows and fairytales...

...sometimes it's just a big pile of sh*t!

For everyone who knows me, you know I'm a pretty private person...but I feel like now is a good time to express myself... (mom will be happy!)

First of all, I'd like to thank EVERYONE who helped make our Donor Drive and Spaghetti Dinner a huge success! I was overwhelmed and very excited that so many people came out to support me and my family! We've been through so much in the last 3 1/2 years and I'd just like to thank everyone who has said prayers & shown support for all of us.

Cancer not only effects the patient, but it effects their family and friends as well. I know I don't say this enough, but it's often in my thoughts...if I didn't have my family and friends, I don't know where I'd be right now. They have given me the courage and hope to stay positive and I'm so thankful for that. It's easy to give up and say it's too hard, but it takes so much more to fight and give it your all.

To my mom, my hero and bestfriend, stay strong and positive. This journey (as crappy as it is) has taught me more than I ever imagined. I wouldn't trade any of it because it has brought us closer than we've ever been. I love you and would be lost without you. If you ever need anything, come to me...I'm here for you always, and that won't ever change.

Over the years I've grown and have been taught so much. I'm thankful for the lessons I've learned, and grateful that I've been lucky enough to be blessed with this knowledge.

I realize now that family is everything. Don't take them for granted...ever, because you'll regret it.

Don't sweat the small stuff. There's so much more to life than failing an exam or losing the game. Those things will work themselves out.

Think before you speak or act. Most of the time you'll hold back or rethink what you were going to say or do. Focus on more important things. Cherish the time you have with family and friends. Afterall, you never know when that can end.

Cancer has taught me so many lessons. I know that I'm strong enough to handle all of what life has thrown my way and I wouldn't have it any other way. But of course, I couldn't handle it if I didn't have all of you in my life.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you! You give me hope and reason to keep fighting, no matter how difficult it may get.