Day 63 my first thing to see when I opened my eyes this morning... sweet girl loves having Mama sleep in the chair next to her bed. itty bitty little girl feet... love love the sweet girl toes... my tiniest girl... she loves her sleep and is a cuddler in
Day 55 I am part of a physician mom and cancer survivor Facebook group. 222 members, all doctors, all moms.. all strong and incredible and resilient women in various stages of cancer diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship... it is quite an honor to be in the group... and the women
Day 53 A letter to my husband- ... and a preface... Marriages are inherently private. Our marriage has seen the best of times and the worst of times. There were days when the both of us were not sure we would see another week or month or year together. Somehow, through
Day 49 It was the night of Merus' Christmas program. I got home in plenty of time. I had time to get on the treadmill and walk and sweat. I had the girls' dresses steamed and mine hung up and ready. I had time for a shower and make-up and
Day 41 It's the day before chemo. I have been taking my meds, doing my bowel regimen. I have my bag packed and a gift for my sweet fellow chemo friend, Karen. I have books to read, a craft to do, gum to chew, my music to listen to. I
Day 33 I had someone send me a package today... a fellow twin mom, who has been following my journey. She did not know I would be having a terrible day (yesterday) when she sent it. She just sent me some things and tonight, when I opened it, I just
Day 4 Today is my husband and my 12th wedding anniversary. It is the perfect October day and reminds me exactly of that incredible day 12 years ago. The leaves are outrageous in their bursts of red and orange and yellow, and a sudden breeze whips unexpectedly through the trees
Day 2 I spent the day waiting for things to happen. I kept waiting to feel nausea, waiting to feel ill. I awoke late and the first thing I did, was to check myself. Can I breathe, can I see? Can I move? Is there anything happening at all? At