One of my favorite Disney movies is the Lion King. I’ve loved it since it came out in the 90s. The music, the scenery and characters just made it great. Admittedly I may cry when Mufasa dies every time watching the movie but I still love it. One of my favorite characters in the movie…
9/11, Never Forget
Twenty one years ago is a date that none of us will ever forget. This was my generation’s “JFK moment”, where we all remember exactly where we were when the terrible events of this day unfolded. But this was scarier than the JFK assassination because this was an attack on our country. This affected people…
What Really Matters
One of many things I’ve learned on this cancer journey is to focus on what really matters. What really matters is my health and my family and they need to be my priority and focus. I’ve worried frequently about work. I will be returning soon but worry about the changes made since I’ve been out….
Modify It
Modifying workouts is important. We often have do this due to injury. I’ve had to do it due to pregnancies. My legs can’t handle jumping anymore so I’ve learned to modify exercises requiring jumps. I’ve learned to adjust workouts with the teams I was training based on how the workout was going or what kind…
One Headlight
I believe in keeping things real and open. I think that helps people better understand what you are going through or what the various procedures and treatment stages are like related to breast cancer. I also believe humor helps lighten things up with difficult topics. So today I will share about my foobs as I’ve…
A Lot to Be Thankful For
We had a great long weekend away and perfect ending to the summer. We had beautiful weather, enjoyed five days at the beach, saw dolphins in the ocean, played the arcades, visited a brewery and winery and relaxed. I normally hate heading home. I miss the beach, I miss summer and while the fall weather…
Time Away
We all need a break every now and then. After all Chris and I have been through this year, we really need a break! So we are grateful to be spending a much needed long weekend away at our favorite place the shore. I’ve been trying to relax as much as I can while also…
Don’t Take the Easy Way Out
One thing I’ve been working on through therapy is not taking on additional stress. Having five kids is stressful. Having cancer is very stressful. Being pregnant while having cancer is incredibly stressful. I have had enough going on, I don’t need to take on additional stuff that really doesn’t affect me but I have a…