I want to thank everyone who has supported me this year.

It's hard to believe it has been 11 months since I heard the words, "You have cancer."

I am now just starting to digest everything I went through this year. I witnessed incredible miracles, great kindness, medical breakthroughs, and discovered an inner strength I didn't realize I had! I still believe the good and bad in life are side by side. I chose to notice the good, and it carried me through.

Thank you to all the viewers who gave me advice, and sent beautiful homemade gifts. Thank you to my incredible co-workers, who walked my dog, kept me fed, and always made me smile. A heartfelt thank you to my husband, Eric, who is my rock. He always kept things in perspective, and made me laugh. I could not have gotten through this without all of you!

During my treatment, I shared my story with you. The hotflashes, nausea, shingles, chemotherapy treatments, radiation treatments, and wig shopping excursions!

I recently was blessed with four emmy awards for my cancer stories in the categories of news writing, reporting, talent and series reporting. I feel fortunate to have reached so many people with my story.

Here's to a quiet 2006! I wish you and your family a prosperous New Year!

Kristin