If we can't call this period of time in my life a journey, maybe it can be considered a roller coaster ride because for every happy peak there seems to be a devastating, kick-in-the-crotch-feeling valley. Tuesday = Lymph Nodes are clear. Awesome, fabulous news, super exciting. Thursday = Chemo is coming. Shit. I had this (obviously) unrealistic... Continue Reading →
The good, the bad and the ugly
Today was a big day. We got the call early this morning to let us know that the pathology report had come in and we needed to meet with Dr. Janzen (my awesome surgeon) to get my results. We packed me and my drains up and headed back to the Jim Pattison Outpatient Centre. I feel... Continue Reading →
Sponge baths and the art of doing nothing
I am a busy person. My fiancé will be the first to tell you that I take on too many things, have too many responsibilities and over commit myself on too many occasions. As much as I hate to admit it (and please, no one tell her I said this), she's right. I happily over extend... Continue Reading →
A Glossary of Terms
There's lots of words and terminologies that come with every new situation and in the last few weeks there have been a whole host of new words to learn, or sometimes even old words with new meanings. I thought I would list a few now and probably add to this list as the...(not going to... Continue Reading →
Why is there a 300lb man wearing metal cleats standing on my chest?
It's done. I'm home and everything hurts. But after lopping off a few body parts, I think some pain is to be expected. Up until my most recent medical visits I haven't had much experience in hospitals. I've never broken a bone, never had to stay overnight and my biggest hospital emergency was in grade 5 when... Continue Reading →
Franklin the Turtle is my Spirit Animal
A friend of mine messaged me this morning and told me about the book that her son chose last night before bed. He picked out their nighttime story off the bookshelf as usual and it ended up being a Franklin the Turtle book with a message that feels serendipitous. Here is the text message she... Continue Reading →
A day of firsts and lasts
In a regular old work week when Friday rolls around I couldn't be happier to see work in the rear view mirror and a cold beer up ahead. Get me out of my closet sized office and away from the sound of screaming 4 years olds that's behind a door inches from my face (literally).... Continue Reading →
“If this is God’s plan God is a terrible planner” and other amazing cards I’d be thrilled to receive
I have been beyond overwhelmed and blown off my chair by the amount of support and love that I have felt from the people around me. My closest friends and family are obvious, they have been the peanut butter to my jelly, the Mac to my cheese and the nipple to my breast (too obvious?).... Continue Reading →
Honesty is the best policy
In most things in life this is a good rule of thumb and for some it's even a core value in which they live each day. I, on the other hand, am a liar. Little white lies mostly but one of my best and most consistent lies is the one that creeps from my mouth... Continue Reading →
In the beginning
In the beginning it was fall 2015. One of my favourite times of year with cozy clothes, changing leaves and Halloween. At some point during the fun fall thing there was also a lump. I WebMD'd the hell out of that lump. To the point where WebMD told me that I probably had MS, Lupus and... Continue Reading →
Thanks For The Mammaries 