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Be Still and Know That I Am God

I think I am ready to post again.  I haven't been able to bring myself to.  It's been a hard few weeks.  This will explain why.After I was first diagnosed with Breast Cancer, I was quick to do a...

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Phase Three

I've made it through surgery, (having a baby), and chemotherapy.  Now for the last phase of this... Radiation.I met with the Radiation Oncologist last Friday.  It went well.  It was just a short...

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Radiation Consult Part Two

I had my follow-up consult with the radiation department last week.  I got measured, tattooed and situated just right on the zapper.  The purpose of the tattooes are so they can line me up perfectly...

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PHEW!

Last Wednesday I had my MRI and biopsy on the second lump I found.  Thankfully, Talmage had the day off and was able to go with me.  First we went to the MRI.  That was interesting.  We will get the...

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The Zapper

I just finished my second week of radiation.  My total treatment consists of going five days a week for 6 weeks.  It makes for a very busy morning getting Emma to one neighbor, Caleb to another...

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Quick Up-Date

I shaved this week for the first time in months.  Bitter sweet.  I have to admit it has been kind of nice not to have to shave.  HOWEVER, I will GLADLY take having to shave over being on chemotherapy...

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Two Thirds of the Way Done with Radiation!

..... BUT, who's counting? ;)

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A First

I said the opening prayer for Stake Conference today.  I wore my black, fuzzy hat.

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Preparation for the Boost!

Yesterday at my radiation appointment they spent a little extra time getting me ready for my "boost" treatments.  This is where they isolate the tumor bed for treatment rather than the whole breast.  I...

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FIVE MORE!

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FOUR MORE!

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THREE MORE!

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TWO MORE!!!!

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ONE MORE!!!!

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DONE!

The whole last week leading up to my final radiation treatment, I was pretty emotional.  The end was so close.  The reality of the past few months hit me and I felt an overwhelming amount of gratitude....

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Getting the Mail

Today I went and got the mail.  No wig.  No hat.  Just this.... Yes, I took Emma with me.  She was my security blanket.  It felt good.  Baby steps.

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Freedom

Today I went to church without my hat.  Okay, actually we went to a baby blessing, so we weren't at our home ward, but still I went without my hat.  Talmage had to keep talking me into it all the way...

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Life After Chemo

Last Wednesday Talmage and I headed up to the slopes while the kids were at school.  (Thanks mom for watching the other two little ones!)  It was a great day!  It had been about 10 years or so since I...

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My New Look and Some Wicked Fingernails

It's official.  I am DONE WITH HATS!  Sunday I went to church (at my home ward) without a hat on.  It was a great feeling.  Everybody was so kind and encouraging about my new look.  I really...

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Recipes for Life

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I became keenly aware of what I was putting into my body.  At first I was afraid to eat anything.  This wasn't so great as I was 8 months pregnant, and my...

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