Stephanie
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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Stephanie
Jul 2, 20224 min
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...
Stephanie
Aug 29, 20212 min
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...
Stephanie
Aug 2, 20215 min
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...
Stephanie
May 7, 20215 min
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...
Stephanie
Apr 3, 20213 min
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...
Stephanie
Jan 28, 20213 min
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...
Stephanie
Mar 20, 20204 min
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...
Stephanie
Jan 6, 20202 min
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...
Stephanie
Nov 6, 20192 min
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...
Stephanie
Aug 20, 20194 min
The future, revisited
I am quickly coming up on my one year cancerversary. It is strange and surreal. I thought I would be done with treatment months ago,...
Stephanie
Jun 9, 20194 min
A normal weekend - A dream come true
I know I haven't filled you in on all the details of my radiation experience but I hope my last post gave you a good enough idea! To be...
Stephanie
Jan 31, 20193 min
On the concept of time
I've been doing a lot of thinking lately. Cancer has a funny way of making your brain work overtime. One day as my mom and I were looking...
Stephanie
Jan 20, 20191 min
Video update
One more week down! And this week ended on a great note -- I got to go to my nephew's first birthday party! It felt so wonderful to be at...
Stephanie
Jan 16, 20192 min
In the dark of the night//Stars
My mom asked me once if I ever wake up and forget I have cancer. I don't. It's my reality, in and out, day and night. As the weeks have...
Stephanie
Jan 7, 20191 min
And a chemo new year!
Happy New Year! I hope 2019 is a year full of blessing and joy for you all! I made a little video montage of what my 2018 looked like and...
Stephanie
Dec 28, 20184 min
A very chemo Christmas
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Mine started out here ... getting my second round of Abraxane. This infusion was fairly quick...
Stephanie
Dec 4, 20181 min
A day in the life of a chemo patient
December 4, 2018 My day started around 9 am. Getting breakfast, showering, finding an outfit and Taxol Round 2: 12:30-4:00 pm All my...
Stephanie
Dec 3, 20183 min
Taking on Taxol
November 27, 2018 I know, I know ... another update so soon? But I wanted to do this sooner rather than later because I know SO MANY...
Stephanie
Nov 22, 20184 min
When I only see in part: The reality of being human
Hey all, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have had a wonderful day with family and friends. I have SO much to be thankful for this year....
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