This last week has been very interesting to say the least. Monday started off like a regular day. I had an appointment with my plastic surgeon. I have been getting my right breast expanded and ready for radiation. But since the bilateral mastectomy there was some concern about the skin on my left breast. There … Continue reading Our 2nd opinion…
2 weeks post-op!
Two weeks ago I was wheeled into surgery with a smile on my face. Who does that? God had answered my prayers and I was at peace with everything. I wasn't scared and that was so liberating. I felt so blessed to be surrounded by my family. I had a tribe of people in the … Continue reading 2 weeks post-op!
Keeping the Faith
The appointment with my Oncologist on Friday went better than expected. Richard and I felt a sense of relief to know there is a plan. Not for nothing, but this whole thing has played out the way it needed to. My bone disease has been a blessing in disguise. Technically, I was already a Stage … Continue reading Keeping the Faith
It’s complicated…
Written on Monday, February 20, 2017: The last week and a half have been one of the most stressful times since this journey started. I thought I was almost at the end of one phase, so I could move on to the next. My surgery was scheduled and I was meeting with my radiologist about … Continue reading It’s complicated…
Life 3 weeks after Chemo
February 8, 2017: Today marks 3 weeks since my last chemo. I have been wanting to write so many things since then, but I have been trying to put my thoughts together. The last few days I have felt grateful and stressed at the same time. I am grateful that Richard, the boys and I were … Continue reading Life 3 weeks after Chemo
This detour seems long…
To say that these last four days have been very stressful is an understatement. I feel like this detour is never going to end. I was hoping and praying for all of this to be over quickly. In my mind, I thought: chemo, surgery and then I live happily ever after. However, that is not … Continue reading This detour seems long…
2 more to go…
A very special "Hello" to all my Ninjas out there! Richard reminded me this weekend that I haven't written a blog in a while. Sorry for slacking, but last week was kind of rough. My numbers were low, so now my doctor is forcing me to get two shots for my immune system after every … Continue reading 2 more to go…
3 more to go…..
This past Wednesday my brother and father joined me for chemo. It was nice to have the first two men I ever loved join me. We were going to dress like firefighters, but it was a mission to find the same thing for all three of us to wear. My brother Kenny had T-shirts made … Continue reading 3 more to go…..
The countdown has begun…
I have officially started my count down.... 5 more weeks to go. AMEN!! I prayed last night. I prayed for God to give me the strength to make it through these next 5 weeks. I only have 5 more chemo treatments left, but I am so tired. Emotionally I am over it and my poor … Continue reading The countdown has begun…
Welcome to the Pity Party!!
So, it's been one of those days. It's time for a "pity party"... I guess it was bound to happen. You can only stay positive for so long. Your body gets tired and it starts to take a toll on your spirit. Richard just reminded me that it's been 107 days since I was diagnosed … Continue reading Welcome to the Pity Party!!
