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me in the car with a smile on my face and a port pillow on the seatbelt

How did we get here?

Cycle 2 begins tomorrow, and I've been reflecting on how this journey began. I'd like to share it with you all...

If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed

This updates features an excerpt from the speech “Make Your Bed” by Admiral William H. McRaven.

me, with chemo mouthpiece in my mouth, prepping for infusions

The Chemo Mouthpiece

Last round, my mouth was so sore I couldn't talk or smile for days. I tried ice chips to cool my mouth with the first treatment, but it didn't work...

Remy, my cat, cuddling with my blankets in my bed

Cardiovascular Follow-up

Doc says I've healed as they expected and hoped, and all restrictions from the surgery have been lifted!

me in a sundress and hat, looking into my neighborhood on a sunny day, featuring the neulasta on body injector on my arm

Neulasta and TennCare Medicaid

I'm enjoying these twilight hours, wondering if I'll go see my oncologist today for a shot of Neulasta...

the chemobile (a wagon) features in comic book style with boom and pow graphics and words that say ft the chemobile

Successful infusions!

The gifts I bring make infusions comfortable for me, and the Chemobile makes lugging all my stuff around comfortable for my spouse.

Found a reason to look forward to a bald head.

Halloween 2025. From the Ancient One to Asajj Ventress, there are many powerful bald female characters!

salmon on potatoes with green beans, then cucumber and avocado to the side

Mood is strongly correlated to food intake

My mood is strongly correlated to my food intake - moreso than ever before. This is a reminder for all of you to eat dinner if you haven't!

Remy, my cat, laying on top of my chest in my bed

First checkup with the oncologist

Oncologist says my body is responding excellently so far! All is within normal expectations, so we'll continue with treatments as scheduled.

me smiling with my cat remy in front of me, looking off to the side

Remy approves of my new sleeping habits

After days of rest, I'm feeling more like myself again. I'm hoping that my mouth takes a turn for the better...

Me, sitting in bed with a large squishmallow plushie, reading a book about praying through cancer. In the background are two frames images of my children.

As I sit in bed this morning, the world still goes on.

My Spouse is taking the best care of me, and I am so grateful to have him by my side. Also, I think I can smell the hardwood floors now...

Me, sitting in the chair at the chemo infusion center on C1D1, wearing cryotherapy cloves with my port being accessed and connected to chemotherapies.

Peaceful and successful infusions

Thanks again to my incredible support system for the gifts that brought comfort during the infusions. I am lacking nothing and am so blessed.