Weeks 21 & 22 A.D. We recently received terrible news that a former softball teammate of my daughter Emma passed away in a tragic accident at just 15 years old. While I don’t know what it’s like to lose a child myself, and God willing, never will, I’m aware of the toll it takes on… Continue reading Grand Tour of Gratitude
Weeks 19 & 20 A.D. I started the kids’ spring break off with a bang. I was feeling like a high roller, taking Zander to a couple Easter egg hunts that had him swimming in eggs, candy and smiles. By Sunday, I got to watch Emma play softball. The girls were playing so well earlier… Continue reading Faux ‘pause
Weeks 15 & 16 A.D. These were milestone weeks for me. I’m officially two weeks into my active medical treatment and also two weeks out from returning to work. While I’m grateful to not have to do chemo, I was dreading March 1–my first day on a chemically-induced menopause hormone treatment, Tamoxifen. I put off… Continue reading Fully functional adulting.
Week 12 A.D. You know what I miss? Bending over. Dressing myself. Washing myself. Sitting up without a “boost”. Doing my own my hair. Sleeping in my bed. Walking further than a few houses. Being able to “go”—yes, I mean #2. But you know what I won’t miss? Cancer. This shitty part is only temporary.… Continue reading Hope & Strength Win
Week 11 A.D. I woke up throughout the night/early Saturday morning, from Zach dispensing my drugs just as nurses would have if I had stayed in the hospital. I had no idea what I was taking but I trusted him fully. By the time the sun was up, I recalled him meddling with tubes and… Continue reading Peace Out Cancer
Midlife Mamacita 