Dear journal, Today's date is one that I will never forget. Two years ago today, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. One of the reasons that I remember it so well, because the diagnosis occurred the day before my twin brother, Kyle's, and my fifteenth birthday. When I told Kyle's and my mutual best friend, Brett Ford, Kyle's girlfriend, Brett's fraternal triplet sisters, and my best friends, Kelly, Courtney, and Sara, they were beyond devastated. To add on to the devastation, I told them that I would have to spend the summer at The Long Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. As it turned...

Today is my 17th birthday, and I am receiving one of the best gifts that I could imagine or get, I smiled to myself, as I packed my Vera Bradley suitcase.I am cancer-free and finally able to return home to Denver, Colorado. The day that I had yearned for for so long is here. The day that I have anxiously waited for has finally arrived. After being treated fpr Stage 4 breast cancer and residing at the Long Cancer Center, and Long Rehabili-tation Facility for the past two years, I am finally being discharged. Twenty surgeries, endless chemo and radiation treatments later, I am healthy and...

As the plane took off and left Hobby International Airport, I could not help but feel relaxed and happy. As of this moment, I was finally going home. Taking my hand in hers, Mom smiled and whis-pered, "I love you, Honey, and I am glad that you are finally coming home." "I love you, too, Mom." I whispered, squeezing her hand. "Believe me, I have been ready to come home for a long time, and am so ready to finally be home and reunited with my family and friends." As I closed my eyes and settled down for a nap, dreams of Denver and reunions popped into my head.

Dear Journal, the day that I have been waiting for for the past two weeks has finally arrived. Today is the day that my twin sisters, Kelly and Sara, as well as our best friend in the entire world, Kaci Long, have a long overdue girls day. To start off the girls day, the four of us are going to receive haircuts, facials, massages, manicures, and pedicures at the spa that Mom owns. Afterwards, we are going to go enjoy some lunch at Pei-Wei, and then head to Flatirons Mall to do some camp shopping. On Monday, Kelly, Sara, our twin brother, Keith, Kaci, her twin brother and Kaci's longtime...

Turning around to see who had called my name, I saw that it had been Kaci. My heart racing, I started sprinting towards her. Instantly, Kaci started doing the same thing. Before I knew what was happening, I was holding Kaci in my arms. "I am so sorry, Kaci." I whisp-ered, holding Kaci close to me. "No, I'm sorry." Kaci replied, crying into my shoulder. "I should have never accused you of writing that note, and said the things that I did." "I shouldn't have said the things that I said, either." I said, sincerely. "Can you forgive me?" Sniffling and hugging me tighter, Kaci replied, "Only if...

Dear Journal, How is it even possible that it is summer once again? It feels as if school just started last week Oh, well. Time flies by when you are having fun With this said, my first year at Long High School was definitely that and more First off, I joined nineteen other awesome and girls in the LHS Honor Choir. Four of those people include my best friend Kelly. Two of our good friends Madison and Jamie, are also in the honor choir. Second of all, I received all A's this entire year. I think the fact that I loved my teachers and the subjects, I felt motivated to do well. Third, I have...

As I walked through the door of the mansion, I was greeted by my mother. She had the largest grin on her face. "Oh, Kaci, you look beautiful." Mom whispered as she gave me a hug. "I feel beautiful." I smiled and whispered back, squeezing her tight. As we broke apart, I smiled and asked, "How come you look so happy?" "Well, let's just say that there is a voice-mail on the machine that you really should hear." My heart thumping inside of my chest, a single thought ran through my mind. Could the voice-mail that has Mom so excited be from Aunt Hailey? Shaking my hand quickly, I attempt-ed to...

"Okay, so what period do you guys have English?" Melissa asked, taking a sip of her drink. "First." C.J. replied. "Same here " Valerie exclaimed, as she and C.J. gave each other high fives. "I have English second period." Melissa frowned. "At least you and I have Math 9 together." Valerie said, trying to make her friend feel better. "And let's not forget that the three of us have Geography and P.E. together, too." C.J. smiled, catching on to what Valerie was trying to do. "That's true." Melissa smiled. "That's very true." Raising her glass, Valerie said, "I would like to make a toast to a new...

Look at this view, Fifteen year old Alice Quinn thought, becoming enchanted by the view of the majestic snow capped mountains. This truly the most beautiful sight that I have ever seen in my entire life. As the plane touched down at Denver International Airport, Alice felt the need to pinch herself once again. Was this a dream? Were Alice and her parents actually starting the next chapter of their lives in Denver, Colorado? Judging by the pain that was cascading through the place on Alice's arm that she had pinched, it truly was real indeed.