Today, I feel great. My plastic surgeon released me last month after 2 years and 4 months. I am energetic and active. I continued to work out with a personal trainer during my treatments with short breaks due to limitations after surgery. In the last 6 months, I have started running with other survivors in 5K races. When necessary, I work long days at my office and have made 3 business trip in 2009 after not traveling in 3 years.

I have increased my nutrition levels eating only whole foods and many organic products. I listen to my body and rest when I need to rest. I surround myself with positive people and I tell my family and friends I love them a lot more often. My life stayed remarkably the same throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery. We tried very hard to keep things normal for our children, families and employers.

My physical fitness is going very well. I am enjoying running and weight training.

I am experiencing some other health issues including the finding of a colon polyp. I continue to research the potential effects of my treatment and the other illnesses and diseases that may be related to breast cancer. I also have to renew a life insurance policy and will have a rating for 5 more years as a result of the breast cancer.

Worrying that I will not be around to see my children grow up, graduate from high school and college, and get married. They were 5 and 8 when I was diagnosed. Today, they are 8 and 11.

My husband has been my rock. He is very spiritual and faithful. We have a wonderful church family. My friends, including my new survivor friends, have been awesome.

I focus more on short term goals now than ever. I had always been a planner. Now, I focus less on planning my retirement and more on relaxing in the moment with my family.

I work full time. I arrive at my office my 8 a.m. and leave between 5 and 6:30 depending on children's activities and projects.

My work life has stayed the same since my diagnosis. My boss and employer have been incredibly understanding.

Work has been a form of therapy for me. If I could be at the office, I could think about something other than cancer, feel valuable, and feel "normal."

Listen to your body. If you need to rest, rest. However, don't get lazy. Working out really helps.

Luckily, I did not have many side effects. I did rest a lot after work and on weekends.

Have faith! You are never alone. Look for fellow survivors sooner because they will be great help to you. Drink lots of water!