After immunotherapy ends today I will be down to just two remaining appointments! I’ve had my port in and began treatments in this infusion room the end of November 2021. Now the finish line is really in site and I can’t wait to be done! The only thing I will miss is the heated chairs,…
Month: January 2023
Making Adjustments
As we head into Wild Card weekend for the NFL, I thought of one of those weird sports analogies I’m going to make because that’s just how my brain operates. I’m going to compare myself to Jalen Hurts, the Eagles star quarterback and MVP candidate. I mean clearly we are similar right? Hurts injured his…
Listening to My Body
Something so easy is so hard. That simple thing is relaxing and taking it easy. It’s been a challenge for me throughout my battle with cancer and during the recovery from my surgeries. I’m always on the go so just lying around is hard. But I’ve learned it’s ok to take it easy and rest…
My Co-Fighter and Co-Survivor
Since today is my husband’s birthday it’s time to recognize him for all he has done in helping me and my family through my cancer battle. He is a co-survivor and co-fighter as he has been there right there with me every step of the way. A cancer diagnosis doesn’t just affect the person who…
I am More than Cancer
A cancer diagnosis changes everything. It’s not easy and it’s hard not to be consumed or defined by this terrible disease. While I am proud of the battle I fought and challenges I have overcome, there are also times I don’t want to be associated with the disease and all that I went through. I…
I’m So Sick of This!
I’m so sick of this. Something or things have been going around the past month. And it’s hit our household. It first came as a stomach bug with our oldest two. Then Chase got a cold. Than Alice and Bryce. Then Reese got the stomach bug. Bryce vomited and was off for 2 days. Then…
What To Take Away from a Frightening Moment
Even if you’re not a football fan I’m sure you’ve heard about the frightening moment from last night’s game between the Bills and Bengals. After a tackle, Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and had to be given CPR for close to ten minutes. He had gone into cardiac arrest. It’s one of…
Don’t Look Back in Anger
Don’t Look Back in Anger was a song by Oasis that came out while I was in high school and remains my favorite song by the band who was supposed to be the “next Beatles.” That didn’t even come close to happening and since the Gallagher Brothers couldn’t get along the band didn’t last either….