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Continue reading →: Ready or not, Here we go!The test results of my skin biopsies are back! There is good news and there is so-so news. Let’s start with the good news: The good news We are officially a go to resume the stem cell transplant! I’ll be admitted tomorrow (Friday, May 1st) at 8:00 AM to start…
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Continue reading →: And so we wait…Life has a way of being unexpected. You can plan for it as much as possible, but there always seems to be a wrench that gets thrown in the gears that diverts your attention, messes up your plans, and suddenly you need to wait and find a new plan. It’s…
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Continue reading →: Life Happens but God is GoodIt’s been a while since my last update, mainly because it has felt so wonderful to have a little break from chemo, I’ve been trying to soak up as much life as possible before my stem cell transplant begins. I’ve even seen signs that my body has started to recover…
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Continue reading →: The Last OneToday is the day for my 6th and final treatment! To say I am excited is a bit of an understatement. There’s a different feeling today compared to past treatment days, knowing I’ve made it through five chemo sessions and only have one left to go. There’s still a part…
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Continue reading →: The Next StepsLast Thursday, I met with a specialist to go over the recommended procedure to finalize my treatment plan, the Stem Cell Transplant. I went with my parents and my sister-in-law for extra ears during this informative meeting. It was, as predicted, packed full of information. So much so that I…
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Continue reading →: The reality of it allHaving cancer is a funny business. There are days you feel normal and nothing is wrong and cancer feels like a thought in the distance. Then there are times when you feel unwell, treatment is rough, and numerous doctor’s appointments bring the reality back to the surface. It’s the little…
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Continue reading →: Half way through!Last Wednesday marked my 3rd round of chemo! I am celebrating this because that officially means I am halfway through my 6 treatments! There are lots of things to update you on, so I’ll try to keep this update brief and to the point! Strangers become friends During my 2nd…
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Continue reading →: It’s just hair…I’ll be honest, this week has been a tough one for me. The side effect of chemo that I have been absolutely dreading the most has started – hair loss. It’s strange really. I’ve been trying to prepare myself for how I would feel once my hair would start to…
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Continue reading →: The Effects of ChemoA lot of people have been curious how I have been. Now that I am a little over a week into my first chemo treatment, I am just beginning to understand the gravity of what chemo can do. I still have a lot to learn. One of the first things…
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Continue reading →: Choosing my Blog NameThis season of life has been a challenging one for sure, but one of the things that I am grateful to know is that God is always by my side no matter what. As many of you know, one of my passions is for singing and worshipping Jesus. I am…
