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...
View ArticlePhase 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...
View ArticleRadiation 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...
View ArticlePHEW!
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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleQuick 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...
View ArticleA First
I said the opening prayer for Stake Conference today. I wore my black, fuzzy hat.
View ArticlePreparation 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...
View ArticleDONE!
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....
View ArticleGetting 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.
View ArticleFreedom
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...
View ArticleLife 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...
View ArticleMy 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...
View ArticleRecipes 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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