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A Week Between Sisters…
Every year, we look forward to having my sister & sister-in-law join us for a week up at the lake. This year has been such a difficult one…so I was looking forward to their visit that much more. We always have such a great time when they visit. It never matters what we end up…
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Mornings with my girl…
I’m the only one up. I curl up on the couch with my sweet girl by my side. I love that she is a snuggle bug! The sun is shining in the window. All I can hear are crickets & birds as I watch tiny little hummingbirds zooming in and out of the trees to…
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This was supposed to be the easy part…
It’s been 2 weeks since I had my last radiation treatment. For the most part, I sailed through each treatment with ease. When my skin started to breakdown after my second last treatment, I thought a little skin care regimen would take care of it and that would be it. I was an experienced wound…
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Fifteen & done, now what?…
I had my 15th and final radiation treatment yesterday. It has been a long haul and I sailed through much of it without any side effects. This past Friday, after my second last treatment, I broke out in a big rash and now have some skin breakdown that is pretty painful. After my treatment yesterday,…
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Lake, Friends & Black Flies…
Finally…after a very long & stressful winter, it was time to pack my bags, drive to the lake and open up for the season! I have been craving this for so long. When people talk about their “happy place”, I can totally relate…our lake is my sanity. When we pulled up, we were excited to…
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Like Hitting A Brick Wall…
When I first met my Oncology team to discuss my treatment options, I was warned about the fatigue that accompanies chemotherapy, radiation therapy , and medication. In my mind, I had an image of what that fatigue would look like…I’d be a little more tired, I’d sleep a little bit more, and I’d have to…
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Here We Go…
I have been waiting a long time for my treatment to start…and today was the day! This was round 1 of 15 radiation treatments. Heading into the hospital today I was the least nervous & anxious that I have ever been throughout this whole process. Every single person I have encountered at the hospital has…
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Ready, Set, Glow…
Got my first (and only) tattoos today. It was CT scan & Mapping day. Radiation treatments are scheduled to start next week. Although I was anxious about what to expect, I am actually glad that treatment is finally going to start. This whole process has been one of “hurry up & wait”, so I’m happy…
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A Sucker Punch to The Gut…
If you read my “A Little Bit About Me” page, you may recall me mentioning that I will post not only stories that bring me joy & happiness…but also ones that challenge me. This is one such story…and it’s a doozy! I remember when I was in my 20’s, and even my 30’s, that feeling…
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Our Northern Getaway…
Just a few short hours North East of us lies the closest place to Heaven on Earth…and we are lucky enough to have a tiny slice of it to enjoy. There are acres upon acres of forests, quaint little towns with unique shops & restaurants, lots of amazing wildlife, and hundreds of gorgeous lakes with…
This Life I Live 