Tag: determination
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Everyday Privilege
If you know me personally, you are probably aware that I hate crying. That’s not to say I’m a person that hates feelings. Crying just seems like a waste of energy sometimes, at least when I do it. It leaves me drained. However, I’ve noticed that I get to close crying a lot more often…
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Go Out And LIVE
Have you ever thought about, really thought about, how a lot of what we do is to prevent dying? We teach our kids to be careful, to be safe. We want to prolong life and push death off as long as possible. Cancer treatment even falls into this way of thinking. Chemo and radiation and…
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Never Say Never
Happy day after Christmas! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday (or at the very least enjoyed a nice day off)! I’ve been trying to write this post for nearly two weeks now. Between the chaos of life and the chaos in my brain, I’ve just been unable to get my thoughts down. It…
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And We’re Off!
I know it’s only been two months but it feels like years since I’ve been on a plane. I guess that’s what happens when you try to cram as much as you can into your days. I’m finally feeling more like myself, more human. The fatigue isn’t gone and my taste buds still seem confused,…
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Another Battle Won!
Well, I did it! I received my last dose of GemTax this past Wednesday and I’m done! Six more cycles of chemotherapy: CHECK! One more battle won! It still doesn’t quite feel like I’m done and I haven’t really been in much of a celebratory mood. That might have more to do with the fact…
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Take The Picture
Last year, about a month after I was diagnosed, the preschool I work for was having their fall picture day. All the teachers typically get their photo taken and we also like to do a group photo for all the staff. I had already undergone my first round of chemotherapy. Not only had I cut…
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Do The Hard Thing
A year ago today I was in the middle of receiving my first cycle of chemotherapy treatment. It was such a surreal experience, seeing myself hooked up to machines like people I’d only ever seen in movies. Today I’m receiving the dose 2 of cycle 5 for my second regimen (much less surreal than it…
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The Good, The Bad, The Sad
The last 10 days have been quite busy. Some good, some bad, some less than ideal. It might be a long one, so buckle up, buttercups. This post is going to be more loaded than a baked potato. So, way back on 10/10, Caleb and I were back in Houston again for a scan. After…
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May The Truth Set You Free
I’ve been thinking about how to write this post for a few days now. I couldn’t decide if I wanted to just make it a quick update or a long, very honest post about my latest visit to MD Anderson. Considering one of my main reasons in creating this blog was to possibly help others…
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Spread A Lil Sunshine
I seem to be resting a lot more than I did during my first chemo regimen. This one makes me feel tired and rundown so I find myself with a lot of time to think when I haven’t the energy to get up and go like I’d prefer. Whilst relaxing the other day, a thought…
Spontaneous Sunshine 