Significant [ sig-nif-i-kuhnt] adjective

1. important; of consequence.
2. of or pertaining to observations that are unlikely to occur by chance and that therefore indicate a systematic cause.

"God often sends us into the hopeless place because it's in the hopeless place that we can see the hope of God. The interrupted life is the significant life." ~ Priscilla Shirer

It's a little strange to emerge from such a tumultuous year and have life seem to drift slowly back to normal...part of me feels like I should get to wear some sort of crown, badge or medal everyday, indicating to everyone I meet just how much I've gone through, and how I survived it. But it seems the "I'm Through With Cancer Store" is fresh out of tiaras.

Instead, I'm trying to live a significant life, have gratitude for God every day, and not take anything or anyone for granted. I'm walking now every day (much to my dogs' delight) working on getting healthy, feeling strong, and enjoying even the simple things such as finally being able to use the blow dryer on my 3/4 inch of hair today - now growing in straight and similarly colored to what I had before. :)

One year ago today, I found out I had cancer. That interruption caused the most significant and life changing events to occur for me, from losing my breasts to gaining a deeper faith in God...and, truth be told, I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Live significantly...I intend to!