The Results Came In
I was in my Molecular Pharmacology class when I got a text message from my mom with the results. It read, “I am cancer FREE!” The best 4-word combination I’ve ever heard in a long time. I literally couldn’t stop smiling. After class, I called her to talk details and everything is going to be alright. Then….I pulled out my laptop and accepted my invitation!!!!
This means I get to joke about all the things I’ll get to do in Kenya like… adopting a zebra, ridding a giraffe, befriending a lion cub, using Lion King references in normal day-to-day conversations, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and bragging to all my friends back in America about it, etc. (Wow, a lot of those have to do with animals.) Needless to say, I’m really excited!! I have a lot of researching and preparing to do. Please excuse me while I dance around my house because I’m going to Kenya!
Thanks!!!
Hi Kortni, I am a Mom who just had her son leave 10 days ago to South Africa to begin his PC journey. I have become addicted to reading blogs and yours really pulled on my heartstrings. I have been checking everyday for your news! So congratulations to you and your Mom. What exciting news. Enjoy your time here and enjoy your time with PC. My son is in training and we have heard from him two times by phone. I miss him so much, but I know he is doing what is his dream.
Congratulations and best of luck. and AMEN!!!!
Colleen. First of all, thank you so much for following. I’m very excited that our family will be doing well for a while and that I’ll be moving on to a new chapter in my life. I want to wish you and your son the best. 2 years is a long time to be away from family, so I can only imagine how you feel. Best wishes!
YES YES YES!!! Ahhh I’m so excited for you and your family! I’m so jealous of you being able to use Lion King references on a daily basis (best. movie. ever.) Enjoy your happy dancing
Lol! I was thinking about your post with the Lion King video in it. Come visit me in Kenya!
THATS WONDERFUL!!! I’m so happy for you! You’re going to have such an amazing time in Kenya! I’m glad everything worked out
Thanks!! Me too!
YAY!! Also, train that giraffe well because I will want a ride on it when I visit you Simba, Timon, and Pumba.
Okay, I’ll try my best. It might take a while. I should probably go on youtube and look up giraffe training how to’s before I leave.
Awesome!
Yes! Thanks so much for following and caring so much. It means a lot.
Ahhh congratulations to you and your mom!! I’ve checked your blog, like, 5 times today waiting to see what happened. Yes, I’m a little obsessed (and bored at work).
That’s so fantastic!
Lol. Thanks for checking. It’s so nice to have such a huge support base. My mom and I are stoked!
I am so happy to hear your good news! Strange that we have never met and I simple have been so worried about you and upset that you would potentially have to miss out on PC after coming so far. I am over joyed to hear you will be achieving your dream and going to Kenya! Congrats and hopefully you can take this experience and use it to relate to those facing serious illness in your placement sector. Wish you the best!
Thank you so much for your heartfelt comment. I really appreciate your concern. It means a lot to me. I’m excited that I’m going to Kenya now, and I can leave without having to worry about my mom. I wish you the best, as well!