July 27, 2016 Dear Mom – Thank you for letting me take you to one of my favorite places tonight, despite you urging me to rest and “take it easy”. This weekend, marking my fourth Taxol treatment, has been so memorable; the fun parts and the painful ones. Life goes by so quickly, and in a time when we could have easily agreed for me to rest and say “there’s always next time”, I”m so grateful that instead we decided to make the memories. I love you. Sammy
Category: Wellness
One Year Later
One Year Later One year ago today, my life changed in a way I had least expected it to. March 10, 2016. I woke up to a warmer, spring-like day, got the kids ready for school, walked down to the bus stop taking in the fresh air, blue skies, and the kids, excitedly recognizing the fresh green blades of grass that had recently popped up from the now unfrozen ground of what was a very cold winter. It was a normal day. Until my 2:00 pm appointment with Julie. I was so excited to see her; not many people can Read More
Cancer Is Like a Snowstorm
February 2, 2017 “Cancer is like a snowstorm. Every snowflake is different just like every cancer tumor is different.” – Dr. Barry Taylor, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center “It’s impossible,” said pride. “It’s risky,” said experience. “It’s pointless,” said reason. “Give it a try,” whispered the heart.” This quote popped up in my memories from a year ago. Similar to the note I found to my parents a year after it was written, I questioned why I would have saved this last year, forgetting it was there sitting in my phone all this time. Saved prior to my diagnosis, prior Read More