Not for naught

Yesterday marked one year since my final full chemo (TCHP) treatment. As you may recall, that day did not go well. As I reflected yesterday, I actually chuckled at this memory. Not because it was funny to me, but rather, because it was a reminder that as much as...
Radiation: The emotional burn

Radiation: The emotional burn

It’s been a while since I’ve written here. I think it’s been a combination of things….I haven’t felt much like writing/sharing updates, I’ve been exhausted from radiation and life in general, and oh yeah, my efforts have been so focused on this little project...
Belief and Gratitude

Belief and Gratitude

This morning I was reminded of the power of gratitude and belief in myself, in others and in the Universe. Amidst my recent anxiety, it brought me peace and calm, to think about what I am grateful for and that the Universe is even grateful for me. For each and every...
Mental Health

Mental Health

Both of the pictures in this post are from the same day. This is me. Anxious as hell. My stomach in knots. My body shaky. Crying and not sure even exactly why. I mean, sure, there are the obvious reasons, but there are so many thoughts running through my mind, that I...
Change in plans….

Change in plans….

So, the type A in me couldn’t figure out how to transition from sharing pics of chemo #1 with 5 more to go and chemo #2 with 4 more to go, to sharing this pic from yesterday, with 10 more to go. It just doesn’t fit the formula I was given for this journey...