8 years ago today I was diagnosed with breast cancer. 1 year ago today, I had to call Corey at work (in the middle of what is arguably the most awful project he’s been involved in during his 20+ years with his employer) and say, “I found a lump in my armpit, and Dr. Harishand…… Continue reading January Twenty
Category: Breast Cancer
Prequel To Verzenio
The pharmacist called to outline all the possible side effects of my newest stay-the-heck-out-of-my-body cancer drug. It’s historically been for women with MBC, but was recently approved for use in earlier stages for certain women. Since I’ve won the cancer lottery twice, I’m a “certain woman.” The side effect list for Verzenio is long and…… Continue reading Prequel To Verzenio
When Oceans Rise
Tiny little me to the left of the palm tree. Last month I sat on a 5th floor balcony, endless blue in front of me and the continual sound of crashing waves backgrounding the slowly rising early morning sun. A fresh vacation journal sat on my lap and Oceans by Hillsong streamed through my Spotify.…… Continue reading When Oceans Rise
Let’s Be Aware of the Guy
On this first day of breast cancer awareness month, let’s be aware of the guy. The guy who has to answer a phone call from his wife while he is at work in the middle of The-Project-From-Hell and learn that she found a new lump and her oncologist is squeezing her into the schedule that…… Continue reading Let’s Be Aware of the Guy
Striking Matches
“Why haven’t you?” A disabled James asked Jesus this question about his own healing when Jesus was sending him on a mission to heal others in an episode of The Chosen that Corey and I watched this week. Jesus’ reply – “Because I trust you. . . In the Father’s will I could heal you,…… Continue reading Striking Matches