Fire Alarm catches me off guard!

So i have realized since this whole Cancer situation that life is about having fun, smiling, laughing and enjoying the company of family and friends. Today I was having a normal day in sixth grade. My students were working hard on their astronomy planets art project. Earlier this week I had received an email from the principal saying that we were due for a practice Fire Drill.... I read the email which is surprising, and then deleted it thinking ya okay I will remember. Well 2:25 comes along and off goes our ANNOYING, LOUD, EAR KILLING fire alarm and what is the first word out of my mouth as i have students spread out all over the room with Pencil Crayons, scissors and glue all over the place...... SHIT! haha then i started laughing and Diesel was right beside me asking a question and he replies "Ms. Kruse you just made my day, I just love you!"

Although it probably wasnt the best word to use in the situation, it made us all smile and laugh which is very important. I needed it today :)

On a little less fun note, treatment went well today. One more day and I have finished a hard week and it will all be behind me! Love you all, I must go get some rest my eyes are SLOWLY closing....

Keep your heads high

xoxoxo
ME

Today.....

Hi All,

Had an Okay day! This morning one of my students came in- Jayden and he was wearing a hoodie. I said Jayden take your hood off please. Down it goes and he had the biggest smile on his face. Ms. Kruse my dad and I shaved my head this weekend for you! I almost cried. He is just the sweetest thing ever (some days lol). Then he handed me a rubber braclette that says Strength on it. Apparently another one of my students was shaving his head today so we will see. I will take a picture and post it on the blog as soon as I can. Well i am in the middle of applying for job interviews for next school year. I am all over the utah map let me tell you! Anyways, i have one of wednesday at 6pm. So send good vibes lol.... I better get back to my planning and application.

Love you all....... Keep your heads high! Sorry for the rush and probably spelling/grammar errors I know its not acceptable Ms. Kruse.

xoxoxoxo
ME

Round Three Sucks!!!

I am a few days into round three and its offically kicking my butt. I have been fighting a fever all week. It started at 109..... dropped to 107 and now i have it down to 105. I was expecting the worst but hoping for the best with this third round. My belly sure isnt too happy with me. Seems like its constantly spinning in circles and food well no thanks! I have a hard week ahead of me but then FIVE DAYS OFF :) Amanda passed her massage test for those of you who were cheering her on. She is a registered massage therapist. Now she has no excuses when i ask her to rub my feet LOL....... School is going well, i may go and interview with a few school districts this week if i can get my act together. My principal is trying very hard to keep me at the school but with the economy and all the budget cuts I am feeling a little uneasy! Well i better go and get ready for my week. Love and miss you all! Keep your heads high.

xoxoxo
ME

:)

Less than 24 hours until round three.... Hard to believe that ive been at this for over a month already! I had an okay day today, I am really just not feeling well. Fighting a fever and the cold chills. I am going to have a quick shower and then cuddle up in my bed watching TV.( thanks mom and dad for making that possible :) Love You) I will be a little huntsman tomorrow for my treatment, since this is the hardest round. I will post as soon as i get home. Hope everyone is doing well. Keep your heads high.

Love always,
xoxoxo
ME

I didn't forget about this... lol

Hi All......

Well i've been a little busy trying to get use to my new look:) This whole hair thing is harder that chemo. So far this week i have just worn my wig, I am going to step out of my comfort zone and try a scarf tomorrow. I just cant do itchy head anymore. I am starting to get baby bum soft spots on my head as the actual hair roots begin to fall out. Let me tell you though, showering is now super FAST. I got in the shower the first day and couldnt decide what to do. I didnt need to shave my legs or spent time doing my hair. I was lost and to be honest BORED! School is going well my kids are amazing and we are just having a blast. I can not believe how fast the year is going, and that I am actually almost done!!! Sad but Exciting...... I am currently on my five days off, start my third round on thursday- not looking forward to that! Hope all is well with everyone. Keep your heads high!!!

love always,
xoxoxo
ME

Day ??.... I CANT EVEN REMEMBER!

Hello everyone......

So Grace has offically retired. It was a very sad and hard day saying goodbye. She got me beautiful flowers, a teddy bear, some hair clips to put on my new hats and an ovarian cancer necklace. I will miss her! We shared some tears today! My doctor said he knew that we would be two pea's in a POD from day one. Treatment went well today it was nice to have her there just siting and talking. Tomorrow is my big hair day. I wish i could say that I was ready for it but honestly i just dont think I am. It appears that my brother has shaved his head. I knew you loved me :) haha. .... I hope i look as good as he does! Love you Brian....... Thanks for the comfort of knowing i wont be alone. I will try to get up enough courage to take a picture and place it on my blog. I am off to bed absolutley exhausted.

Keep your heads high...

xoxoxo
Me

February 24th, 2009

Hello Hello......... Well I got some good news for once! My blood count went up by 10 today. Mom and Dad think its from the home cooked dinner, but it could have something to do with the shot i got! Who knows..... either way its a good thing. I have booked a hair cut appointment (shave) for Friday at 1. So friday i will be looking like a different person. Other than that things are going pretty good! Hope all is well.... Keep your heads High.

Oh by the way. To all those in my family who took the HEADS HIGH picture :) your amazing!!!!

Love always,
xoxoxo
ME