Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween!

1 year from D-day

I was diagnosed with breast cancer on October 23, 2007. Ironically, I had an appointment with my oncologist today, October 23, 2008. I will see him every 3 months for 1 year. After that, it will be once a year forever. He is a young doctor (38 years old). He and I will see each other for a long long time :)

When I was driving to his office this morning, I had a clear flashback of the day I was diagnosed. I couldn't even imagine how I would be a year after. Now, here I am! Am I a different person than a year ago? Yes. I have missing body part. I have a big scar. My hair is very short. Am I a better person? Yes. I know what's more important in life. I'm more gracious for what I have everyday.

I wonder how I will be next year, 5 years later or 10 years later. Can I be who I wanna be? I sure hope so.

a little bit over 4 months

Emi was born one week after my last chemo. We are both 4 months old! She has longer hair than I do, though :) I had a chance to babysit her last weekend. She was such a good baby. I can't wait to see her again for Christmas.

A CREED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED

My girlfriend from golf team told us about this poem. We all desire to follow our own plans based on what we think is best for our lives. She and I both realized after our own journey how important to appreciate our everyday life with peace of mind, love and joy.

A CREED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey...

I asked for health, that I might do greater things I was given infirmity, that I might do better things...

I asked for riches, that I might be happy I was given poverty, that I might be wise...

I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God...

I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life I was given life, that I might enjoy all things...

I got nothing that I asked for―but everything I had hoped for

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am among all men, most richly blessed! 　　

AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Key to The Cure

This Friday (10/17), I will be volunteering at Saks Fifth Avenue in San Francisco for "Key to The Cure" for Fertile Hope, the same non-profit organization I worked for last month. Fertile Hope is one of the beneficiaries of this charitable shopping initiative. There will be a section for Fertile Hope in the store. Come see me and do some shopping!

Key to The Cure at Saks Fifth Avenue in SF (October 16-19)
2% of sales will be donated to local charity partners. Funds raised will go towards organizations focusing on research, treatment and education for breast, ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers. Since 1999, together with its vendors and partners, Saks has donated more than $28 million to fight women's cancers.The limited-edition t-shirt designed by Karl Lagerfeld exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue is $40 and $35 will go directly to the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund to fight women's cancers.

Saks has also filled two days with special guests and events to inspire and energize your body and spirit! This 2-day Women’s Health & Wellness Fete will take place in the store on October 17th & 18th.

Friday, October 17: 12-7pm

Saturday, October 18: 10am-5pm

Free to the public, women can stop at numerous stations to find their perfect pair of jeans and eyeliner color to advice on healthy eating, stress management and reproductive advice. The event will promote women to feel good, look good, and take proactive steps to maintain optimal health.High-end prizes from Fendi, Epi Med Spa, American Roots Winery, Guiseppe Zanotti, Vincent Agor jewelry, International Orange, and more will be awarded to a select group of shoppers who visit Saks and test whether or not a puzzle piece (mailed directly from Saks) matches up with any of the "missing links" displayed in the store.

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/Promo/keytocure.jsp

Saks Fifth Avenue
384 Post Street

San Francisco, CA 94108

415-986-4300

Hours

Monday - Wednesday, 10 AM - 7 PM

Thursday - Saturday, 10 AM - 8 PM

Sunday, 11 AM - 6 PM

My best friend's wedding

Yesterday was my best friend Michiko's wedding at our church in San Jose. I was her maid of honor. It was such a lovely day! perfect weather, many smiles and lots of love. I think I was more nervous than she was.

When I was going through chemo treatment, I really looked forward to her wedding. At that time, I couldn't even imagine how I would look and how I would feel. I just knew time would go by and the day would come. I'm so grateful that I met her and thankful to have a friend like her. She is the kindest sweetest person.

It was one of the happiest days of my life!