My blog posts are coming less and less frequently. But as 2010 comes to a close, I thought it would be nice  to do a little recap on the year. 2010 had plenty of highlights:

• We had our biggest 3-Day team yet and a multitude of great fundraisers.
• The Cancer thrivers planned a wonderful event to raise awareness of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in the community, and I got to model some really cute jeans.
• I was promoted to Managing Partner of Brogan & Partners and I’m loving my new role.
• We had lots of family vacations including a ski trip, family camp and multiple trips to Northern Michigan.
• I finished my 3 year clinical trial on Zometa which included quarterly visits to my Oncologist with a quick infusion.
• The completion of my clinical trial meant I got my chemo port removed and I even got to keep it as a souvenir.
• Congress passed a National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week–a huge step in educating women about their risks.

While my family and I experienced lots of joy, I was reminded all to often of the true fragility of life.

• The funeral of a true cancer warrior who’s infectious smile and personality will be missed and always remembered by all who were lucky to know her.
• A breast cancer recurrence in a remarkable woman who I think and pray for daily.
• A pancreatic recurrence in another young woman–an old family friend. I can only hope and pray that her chemo treatments are demolishing cancer cells daily.
• And far too many others to mention in this short blog post.

As I write this, I have high hopes for 2011. I hope that 2011 brings new treatments for all types of cancers. I hope that 2011 brings improved health for too many people suffering with metastatic disease. I hope that those newly diagnosed with cancer in 2011 have an early diagnosis and the strength and support to kick cancer to the curb. Finally, I hope that all of you have good health, prosperity and lots of happiness in 2011.