How Will You Take Your Life Back?

"Today is the day I take my life back." - Rebekah Gregory. Seeing her come across the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday was so touching. Her statement resonated with me. It is the same reason I have signed up for the Marine Corps Marathon...to take my life back from breast cancer. To prove to myself that my best days are not behind me. This morning I was reminded that "taking my life back" is a daily commitment. Choices have to be made each and every day that effect the bottom line. So I ask you. How will you take your life back today?

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I got a J-O-B

Sunshine all around, folks. I got a J-O-B! Yesterday I accepted an offer from NY Foundling, a large social service agency in New York City. I will be in their foster care division in Brooklyn doing case management, court advocacy, investigations and parent/foster care family work. I am very excited! The agency is solid and the position will allow me to use my skills and grow as a professional. So, you guessed it, I am a real live social worker! Finally! Thank you to all of you who cheered for me, prayed for me, and kept me on track when I got discouraged. We did it!

Long hair...to be or not to be?

I am reaching out for your opinion. That's right, you! My hair has reached that awkward stage of the grow out...you know the one, girls. When it's not quite long, but not quite short. It's the time when most of us girls will just say, 'ah, forget it...I'm cutting it again.' So I thought I'd show pics of a really cute short cut, and kinda nice long one and ask what you think. This is a recent pic of me with my short hair. Cute, right? This is me not too long before I moved to New York. I think I will have bangs this time though..and more layers because my hair LOVES to curl in the New York humidity. So, take a second and let me know what you think. Should I keep it short, or let it grow out?

Zaneta M. Gileno, MSW

There were days that flew by and days I thought would never make it. In the end, I earned a Master of Science degree in Social Work from Columbia University. What a journey!! This is some of the Advanced Standing Class of 2009. One year, one purpose!! We did it, guys! My friend Carlene came from California to celebrate with me. (My friend David and his girlfriend Audra also came but we forgot to take pics). Thanks for coming, you guys! What a special day. Me and Carlene after the ceremonies were over. Me in front of my lady. I just love her! One of my favorite missionary companions sent me a wonderful package from Hawaii. It was filled with sweets and this lovely lei. Thank you, Chimge. I love you! I never would have made it without my Heavenly Father. I stopped to give thanks in the chapel on campus and Carlene snapped this special picture of me. I am posting it as thanks to Heavenly Father and to all of you who prayed on my behalf. Thank you so much!! We had two Co...

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