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Archive for Journal – Page 4

Self Esteem Reset

Day 19

Following up from an earlier post, Almost Embarrassed to Share. My questions about a possible mascectomy in order to decrease the chance of reoccurance have been answered. Read More→

Reality Strikes

Days 15 – 18

My day began on Wednesday with a quick sprint to the bathroom, and it became real. I had hoped that, since I wasn’t sick on my first day of chemo or the day after, maybe I had dodged a bullet and would feel OK moving forward. No such luck! Read More→

The Morning After

Day 14

Yesterday marked my first chemo treatment, which went really well. I’ve heard that many people start getting sick the next day, and prepared by taking an anti-nausea pill before bed. Read More→

Bring It On

Day 13

Many of us face times in our lives that are clouded by a sense of uncertainty and anxiety. We can turn our attention away from the clouds, but can’t completely escape the feeling that a storm is threatening. Read More→

Words of Truth

Day 12

There’s nothing better than God’s living Word to set us free from every difficulty that the enemy throws at us. Read More→

Food for the Soul

Day 11

In times of difficulty, I find tremendous peace and joy in uplifting music. It has a way of inspiring hope and helping me take the focus off my pain and onto the perfect beauty of God’s love. Some of my favorites are displayed below. Read More→

Loving the Love

Day 10

Rough times often become the catalyst for beauty and good in our lives. You just need to keep your eyes open – even in the darkness. Read More→

Living the Dream

Day 9

Had this been a “normal” year, my husband and I would have made the long drive from Florida to New Hampshire, and would be settled in for the summer enjoying the lakes and mountains. This is our favorite time of year, spent boating, jet skiing, motorcycling, and spending time with some of our favorite people. Read More→

Staying Strong

Day 8

I’ve spent most of my adult life “cycling” through periods of good and poor exercise habits. When I’m on, I’m on. When I’m off, I’m off; there seems to be no middle ground. This isn’t by any means a healthy way to deal with life – but the good news is that I’m currently in an On phase.

These days I’m focusing on doing everything I can do to stay as healthy as possible. Read More→

Back to the Hospital

Day 7

As much as I love Florida Hospital and the cheerful, loving staff there, I’d be happy to never visit again, lol. Today, though, I had my second outpatient surgery in 2 months – the placement of a catheter port that will be used to administer my infusion medications over the next year. Treatment will begin this coming Monday. It’s kinda weird, but not really…. I’m not afraid. Read More→