Dear Journal, Today marks the one year anniversary of when my life changed forever. One year ago today, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. After seven surgeries, including a Double Mastectomy, and grueling chemo and radiation treatments, I was released from the hospital this past December. That was truly a great day. After being released from Texas Children's Hospital, I was immediately sent to Johnson Rehabilitation Center. Thankfully, the center is only five minutes away from my house, and two minutes away from The Parra School. That is where my best friends, Zoe Stinson and Erin Brekke, as well as my wonderful boyfriend of nine months and Erin's twin brother, Seth, and I attend high school. I am truly looking forward to returning to Parra this coming August. But first, however, I am looking forward to spending time with my friends this summer. After all, I have some lost and precious time with them to make up. Even though I may have to spend some more time here, looking forward to an amazing summer!