Living in Havasu, Many Blessings

By Bobbi Holmes - July 2006

         It has been an interesting few months for our family. As some of you already know, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in March, and on April 28th, my thyroid was removed.  Then for the next two months, as my body prepared for radioactive iodine treatment, I received no thyroid replacement for almost two months.  This meant I became increasingly tired, and pretty useless.
       Don was a real sport, and worked long hours at the office, taking over many of my responsibilities, along with his own…not to mention, putting up with me!  He really was terrific. I did manage to make it into the office every week, to update our weekly e-mail newsletters, along with sending out our monthly newsletter.
       Then on June 22, I was finally given the treatments, and had to stay isolated for several days. The good news, thyroid cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, and I am back to work, and doing great!
       I’d like to mention that the cancer was first detected when Don and I took a routine ultra sound health screening, offered by our local Realtor association.  We’d never participated in such a testing before. I had absolutely no clue that anything was wrong until that test, and I urge all of you to take advantage of such opportunities.  It could very well save your life.
       In spite of the medical distractions, our family celebrated some wonderful events during this same time.  On June 16th our daughter, Elizabeth, graduated, with honors (forgive a mom for bragging a little!) from the Art Institute, in San Diego.  She now has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Graphic Design. 

       Just days after Elizabeth’s graduation, Don and I celebrated our 30th Wedding Anniversary.  Can you believe it, he has put up with me for over 3 decades! We were able to spend 4 days in San Diego, celebrating both events with our children, Elizabeth and Scott.
 

The following week, our son called to tell us he took home a First and Second place ribbon at the San Diego County Fair, for two of his photographs, and his girlfriend also won a Third place!  (Okay…so I bragged a little more).
       As we move into the heat of summer, our family has much to be grateful for. And to all of you, I send my best wishes, and pray that your blessings far outweigh any adversities you may face.