Time continues to fly...

If you are reading this you are quite aware that I've unfortunately had to set my blog to private settings.  This is just due to some professional privacy right now, and I apologize -- I am hoping by the fall I will be able to make this public once again.

Time has completely flown by, and somehow I find myself facing the beginning of June.  My grad program/internship ends at the end of July.  And I am hoping (sending out at least 50 resumes a week!) to nail down a job by the fall.  But lets bring you all up to date.

• The scans in Texas in May were stable -- we will continue with the EBV+ Trial, and I will fly down there at the end of June to receive my next dose!

• My disease and graduate school/graduation circumstances have been in several articles. Take a look!
• With being three credits shy in May (I finish my degree in July), my school would not allow me to participate in the May commencement, so article A came out: College Rigid on Cancer Patient's Request
• With publicity, an outpour of support, calls and emails from around the country, Chestnut Hill College then reversed their decision to let me walk, and article B came out: A College's Change of Heart
• In addition, the President of CHC also sent out a Press Release  to students, alumni, and every single person who composed an email to overturn this policy
• Then, Higher Ed Magazine got wind of Chestnut Hill College's rigid policy and lack of flexibility with students of disabilities/illness and came out with Article C: Philadelphia Student with Cancer Allowed to Attend Graduation
• And then... this happened :) 

In the end, I was able to walk with my class and not have to wait until May of 2013 to walk.  I receive my degree on July 25th of 2012.  And I could not be any happier!  Here's to small and large milestones, while still walking with cancer.

In other news, I just wanted to take a moment to send my love and support to the Lewis family.  Ms Carrie and Andrew Lewis have been a crucial part of the HL community, and recently Andrew has unfortunately relapsed after his auto-transplant and is now forced to be part of the cool kids club (refractory HLers).  If you could, please send positive vibes and strength as both Andrew and Carrie (who have been a huge support to me in my own battle!) as they navigate through the trenches of refractory treatment and trials.  I know they will appreciate your support.

Sending love to each and every one of you,
B!