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July has been a month of unexpected turns. We started the month with something we had been looking forward to, a quick but very intentional family vacation with just the six of us. We spent time at the beach, relaxed, laughed, and simply enjoyed being together without cancer being the focus of every conversation or… Read more

Hello Everyone ❤️ This post has been a work in progress in the last 10 days. I even had to get a bit of help from Dave. And my feelings on what I want to say have changed as much as the Ohio weather does! Apparently, writing hard things doesn’t magically get easier with practice. Many of… Read more

It feels like time for another update, and as always, I’ve gone back and forth on exactly what I want to say. Every two weeks of treatment has definitely taken its toll, but I am still fighting and trying to live my life intentionally. I am lucky that besides being exhausted everyday I am still… Read more

Hello everyone, and Happy New Year. I know it’s been a while since my last update. Apparently, living life and having cancer at the same time is a little time-consuming. We had a wonderful trip to Italy and were blessed with a beautiful holiday season spent with our kids. We are so grateful and truly… Read more

Sometimes life slows us down in ways we never expected. This past year has brought challenges I could have never imagined, but also moments of deep reflection, faith, and gratitude. As I continue through treatment and prepare for an unexpected pilgrimage, I wanted to share a little update and a lot of thankfulness. Treatment Update… Read more

Last Monday, I met with my oncologist to discuss the next step in my treatment plan and to restart treatment.  I went into the appointment hoping to have all the information I needed, especially my CEA number that I had drawn early to face this decision with as many facts as I could. Since it… Read more

I have thought about and rewritten this post at least three or four times in the last 2 weeks.. Usually the words come quickly, but this time it has taken me a while to process and figure out what I really want to say. My most recent scan and oncology visit didn’t give me the… Read more

As most of you know, on July 24 I underwent a 16 hour surgery to remove part of my liver and tumor. I’m happy to share that I’m doing well. Recovery has been slow and gentle—exactly what my body needs right now. Each day, I feel a little stronger and a little more like myself.… Read more

We just returned from a truly wonderful vacation, one that gave us some much-needed rest and joy. I’ll be sharing more about that in a separate post, but today I want to update you on where things stand with my health. A Clinic Visit Right After Vacation Last Monday after we got home Saturday, I… Read more