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Christmas Reflections
Growing up, I had an aunt who I knew loved me and who I loved very much in return. Truthfully, that can be said of my many aunts- I am...
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Dec 3, 20242 min read


Turning the Page
It has been 555 days since I’ve written a blog post. These 555 days have been stretching and exhausting and good and terrible and happy...
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Mar 28, 20244 min read


Healing Trauma
We went on vacation for the first time in three years. Our last vacation in 2019, I had just started Xeloda and my bloodwork wasn't...
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Sep 20, 20225 min read


Without Shame
Shame can take many forms. It can be obvious, like when someone openly ridicules us for something we did or said. It can be sneaky-...
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Aug 1, 20223 min read


Joy Unspeakable
August 7th, 2018 I woke up to my alarm going off at 5:45 am. We had just gotten to Disney World the day before for a mini vacation and I...
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Jul 2, 20224 min read


The war for hope
War and hope- those are two words that seem like they should never be in the same sentence. But I feel like this is where I am. I am...
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Apr 11, 20224 min read


Biopsy results
Biopsy day started off rough, with my gastroparesis acting up during the three hours while I waited in pre-op for my procedure. But they...
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Oct 15, 20211 min read


Lungs and lymph nodes
I realize this is not the most aesthetically pleasing picture, but I wanted to get you all an update asap. Thank you for your messages...
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Sep 24, 20213 min read


Holding onto hope
I have been reading through the New Testament and on my birthday, I was reading Romans 12. This verse struck me and I immediately felt it...
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Sep 15, 20212 min read


THREE YEARS
This picture was taken on August 25, 2018. It was four days after my 32nd birthday, a day that included hours of mammograms, ultrasounds...
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Aug 29, 20212 min read


Set the world ablaze
Who were you called to be? I have been struggling to determine my purpose. I haven't had a full time job since I was diagnosed with...
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Aug 2, 20215 min read


A Miracle in Process
I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in August 2018. Right before my diagnosis, I was not in a great place, emotionally or...
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May 7, 20215 min read


The Pain of Saturday
I woke up and the sun was shining. My mood instantly felt brighter; after two days of clouds, rain and snow and yet another disappointing...
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Apr 3, 20213 min read


Recovery and a hair milestone
February 2nd, I went in for my hiatal hernia repair and my Linx procedure. Due to COVID restrictions, I had to go through this without...
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Mar 16, 20215 min read


Pushing at an open door
Years ago I saw the movie Amazing Grace in theaters. It tells the true story of William Wilberforce and his fight to end the slave trade...
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Jan 28, 20213 min read


Hope Amidst the Darkness
Once upon a time, there was a woman who battled breast cancer. She fought with courage for 474 days. The mental, the physical and the...
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Dec 17, 20204 min read


Three threads
Three threads have been weaving their way into my story lately. While this post may seem a bit jumbled, I ask you to please stay with me...
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Mar 20, 20204 min read


One year ago
February 19, 2019. One year ago today, I was receiving my last dose of IV chemo for triple negative breast cancer. After 142 days, 16...
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Feb 19, 20201 min read


Through the terrible night
Where do I begin? I haven't posted in over two months because I haven't felt the words. My heart, mind and body have been through hell...
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Jan 6, 20202 min read


Let the Countdown Begin
Friday, November 1st was my 6 month imaging follow up. It was a difficult day. I posted this photo and caption on Instagram: Super...
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Nov 6, 20192 min read
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