It’s hard to believe that it’s been six months since my diagnosis. In some ways, it feels like a lifetime—and in others, like it’s flown by in the blink of an eye. These months have been full of challenges, treatments, and big emotions—but also so much kindness, support, and love that it’s hard to put into words.

Overwhelmed by Love

I am still amazed by the outpouring of care I’ve received. From our kids’ elementary school community to soccer families we’ve known for years, to the 2nd grade class that I met yesterday who have been praying for me daily. I’ve felt wrapped in encouragement, prayers, and support from every direction. Thank you. Truly. Every one has lifted me in ways you may never fully know. ❤️

Treatment Update

This week, I finished treatment #11. My final chemo (treatment #12) is scheduled for May 27, and I’ll have a scan on May 30 to determine what the next phase of treatment will look like. This is a big day and all prayers are appreciated!

Things have been holding steady, and I’m continuing all of my supportive care alongside chemo—something I’m so grateful to have time and space to focus on now that I’m not working. I’m still juicing, eating only organic foods, and receiving Reiki regularly from Dave (who will be a Reiki Master very soon). These things have made a real difference for me, physically and emotionally. I have come to realize that your emotional health is just as important as your physical.

Celebrations and Time Away

Next week, we have a big day to celebrate—Dawson and Juliana’s wedding! Right after that, we’ll head out west for a much-needed vacation. We are all looking forward to the time away. We are also very blessed that all of our busy kids will be with us at some point of the two week trip. Even the newlyweds are joining us for a few days in Colorado. We will taking a bucket list RV trip flying to Denver to pick up the RV, taking in a show at Red Rocks, driving the RV to Uncle Rudy’s cabin on top of a mountain for a few days. Then we will head to Utah so I can see one of my best friends from high school who has lived there since we have graduated and I have not made it to see her. Our next stop will be over to Vegas for a night, and lastly we will end up in California on the beach for the day. Our final days will be spent at Disneyland so that I can check off one last bucket.

Dave says that being on top of the mountain will bring some extra healing. I think he’s right. I’ve told him I might go full Kayce Dutton out there—finding a quiet tepee to wrestle the last of this cancer out of me! I may act like Beth Dutton from time to time but that’s not going to rid me of this cancer, lol. Dave will keep me in check once again by being a blend of Kayce and Rip and making sure I get all I can from being in one of the most beautiful places on the planet!

What’s Next

Once we’re home, I’ve got a full day of appointments on June 16. That’s when we’ll discuss whether radiation is a part of the next phase. So, I’ll share another update after vacation with more on what’s next.

Until then, thank you—again and again—for walking with me through all of this. Your love, your prayers, your check-ins and hugs—they matter more than you know.

And I’ll say it again:

What you eat and drink matters. It matters more than we think.

Sending you all back prayers, peace, love and gratitude,

Michelle