Hello Again!!
January 30, 2009 by Karen
I cannot express with words the gratitude I feel for all the prayers and love and light I have received through this most trying period of my life. Thank you for continuing to reach out and browse through this site.
I am deeply sorry that I abandoned my writing with little explanation. I promise that one day (soon!) I will begin to write again. It has been a long period of darkness and I am beginning to see the light. And, as promised, it is all starting to make sense. There is only so much that I can share at this point, mostly because I am still deciphering much of this journey myself.
Know this much: I WILL BEAT THIS! I already have, in my heart and mind. My body is catching up.
Medically speaking, I am still under care of my oncologist, whom I love and trust with my very life. I believe that her hand is being guided by our Higher Power and even she is amazed by the speed of my recovery. I finished six months of “low dose” chemo in early November. Chemo is something that I swore I would never endure again, after what happened to me in the summer of 2007. But I prayed about it and thought about it for a very long time before I made the decision. And in the end, it was the right decision for me- for that time.
I am currently receiving a monthly dose of Herceptin (if you have not seen the Lifetime film, Living Proof about this amazing discovery- please do! http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/movies/living-proof ) as well as a bone strengthening medication. I am also on a hormone medication. I am having no side effects whatsoever. I am feeling strong and capable- better than I have in years. My body is truly miraculous!
I am working with an incredible woman named Chrystal who is a yoga instructor trained to work with people with all sorts of disabilities. My posture is returning and more important, my spirit soars!
I still do not know how to edit the photos on this site. Perhaps someone out there can assist me? Meanwhile, I have posted a new set on KodakGallery.com – If you would like to see them, please feel free to email me and I will send you an invitation to view them. mailto:kareng@reachforthejoy.org) I have also joined Facebook and am having a ball reconnecting with so many people I have loved throughout my life. So if you are on FB, “Friend me!”
I cherish every moment I spend with my beloved Zaiden. She is four now- so intelligent and compassionate! I believe, in many ways, she saved me from myself through this ordeal. We have so much FUN together!! She grows more beautiful in and out every day. And she is still my best teacher.
One big decision I have made recently is to take back my birth name- my name of origin, if you will. I have “tried on” so many names- so many identities. It is time to go back to basics. It has not been made legal as yet, but please consider me your friend, Karen Garcia.
Life is good. Don’t forget to count your blessings. YOU are one of the millions of blessings I treasure each day.
Thank you again for your love and support. Love and Light- Karen (that was Kalena)
Karen means Pure. And holding that image brings me peace and healing energy.
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