Summer of Bekah!

Well, for me at least ;)

This is my official, summer vacation for the first time in three years.

I worked my little butt off this semester -- which definitely paid off. And LOVED every second of it. In fact, not seeing some of my favorite future-therapists in classes these last two weeks, has left my brain much less stimulated (miss you ladies!). 

However! Now is time for fun in the sun.  This afternoon I am high tailing it down to Miami, FL to meet up with two beautiful women, Adrienne and Alison. All in all this is a MUCH overdue visit with two of my favorite people who continue to fight this disease, just as I do.  After some R&R with the girls, I'll then be driving to lovely, Orlando for a day in Disney with friends.  

And THEN, after two and a half years, I'm returning to good old Jacksonville, Florida. My kids (who I taught two years ago) are graduating elementary school next weekend, and with it being my last time before they all part to separate middle schools, I wanted to give them one last hug.  So, I'll be seeing old co-workers, parents, and students.  I'm sure it'll all be very, very, bittersweet. But totally worth it. 

After my time in Florida, I head back to the bean for a quick weekend class..

and then, will spend a little over a week in PA visiting the moms -- spending some time at the Jersey shore with my family, and basking in the glory of summer. 

Although I'm looking forward to my summer classes turning up the heat in late June. I am ready to be a beach bum for a few weeks. And see some of my favorite faces. 

As for the cancer talk -- some things are in the mix, to change treatments: it appears that I'll be ending the LBH clinical trial in the next month and starting Doxil up sooner than anticipated. However, all of that will be attended to, once I return from my vacation. Once again, if you would like to continue reading my blog, please click here, and read. 

For now! I am officially declaring -- this the 'Summer of Bekah' and I am going to enjoy every minute of it.  You should too. 

  Remember to hug the ones you love today, and everyday. 

Sending Love, love, love...

B!

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(Please note: We lost another member of our hodge army this week, please stop over to the Parr's Blog, and leave a message, as Pat (James) passed away Tuesday afternoon, leaving behind his young wife, two year old son, Josh, and lots of family and friends who are grieving.)