Reality ~ Day 39, September 29, 2016 I woke this morning realizing I had made it one more day. I know Facebook makes this journey seem much easier than where reality finds me. I just don’t look so pretty when I’m in great pain, nauseated, or crying. Those pictures don’t make the best profile or […]
Arms Wide Open ~ Day 38, September 28, 2016 After last nights ‘not so good’ sleep, I was anxious to get at least two of my drainage tubes removed today. I had welcomed my family’s help with open arms, but since my mom had returned home, I was now at the mercy of my own […]
Family ~ Day 37, September 27, 2016 Today is the last day my sweet mom will be here to take care of me. She, with an injured hip, has been by my side since the day before surgery. It’s not every day a girl has someone drop everything in life to come to her aid. […]
No Pain No Gain ~ Day 36, September 26, 2016 A whirlwind of activity has taken place since my first diagnosis. It’s hard to believe in just over a month I have been to more than a dozen appointments, undergone as many tests, including; 2 mammograms, ultra-sound, biopsies, MRIs, some lymph thingy, blood work. Then […]
The Ugly Truth ~ Day 35, September 25, 2016 One in eight women are diagnosed with a terrible, possibly terminal disease called cancer every year. Not many people know the truth about how it feels because loved ones who carry it, protect you from it. It’s the ugly truth, and I didn’t know it until […]
Who’s Wonder Woman Now? ~ Day 34, September 24, 2016 With major surgery out of the way, recovering quickly becomes my focus. Doctors remind me, “You’re not Wonder Woman.” Rest. Don’t do too much, too soon. Rest. Let people help you. Rest some more. No heavy lifting, and in my case no lifting at all. […]
The Weaver ~ Day 29-33 Sept 19-23, 2016 Surgery day finally arrived, Tuesday,Sept. 20, 2016. I remember meeting everyone on the surgical team, one after the other as I lay quietly on the gurney preparing my mind and body for the next, and most important, step in my journey…..cutting cancer out and weaving my skin […]
I’ve Got An Army ~ Day 28 September 18, 2016 Four weeks ago tomorrow, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. There has been a whirlwind of emotions. I researched, and asked every question I know to ask. There have been things I wanted to know and things I didn’t. I’ve met new people, re-connected with […]
Don’t Be An Old Wineskin ~ Day 27 September 17, 2016 Today is Saturday. This weekend’s Immovable Conference was amazing. I was so wrecked by the love and edification poured into women, by women. It is a true test of love when you can lay aside your hurt, insecurity, and pride to build up other […]
Community Part 2 / Immovable ~ Day 26, September 16, 2016 After meeting last night with a dear and generous friend, a physician who specializes in Oncology and breast diseases, I have to say I hit a little bump in the road. A second opinion is always good, except when that opinion agrees with the […]
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