I bet you thought I lived "happily ever after," didn't you! Well... in a way I did, but with much more to be grateful for than before! I let a bit of time go by, before I decided to continue with this saga, because I wanted to be known as "the woman who beat it!" Not … [Read more...]
Survivor Part 5: Lemons to Lemonade
I feel like a winner in a boxing ring! Knocked down several times by chemo - but I'm STANDING. I want my message to be crystal clear: If you are unfortunate enough to be told you've got cancer, Don't Give In! You will always have a friend in Me. I will be your support system … [Read more...]
Survivor Part 4: Lemons to Lemonade
This is a time in life when we look closely in the mirror and realize all of our selling points were only tools used in addition to what we really own! Having cancer can rob you of your outer beauty if you let it. The trick is to remember all the beauty you have stored up inside. … [Read more...]
Survivor Part 3: Lemons to Lemonade
We can't choose our own destinies, but we can help by taking proper precautions and listening to our bodies and asking for help from the medical world. Finding the right doctor is just as important as taking the correct meds. A support system must be in place if you're sick … [Read more...]
Survivor Part 2: Lemons to Lemonade
Please understand, that everything in this series is 100% True. I have survived Ovarian Cancer and have chosen to tell you about it. I feel, in some way, I was meant to survive so that maybe I can play a part in helping to save another woman–you may be the one. Go to your … [Read more...]
Survivor Part 1: Lemons to Lemonade
What would you do, if faced with the potential of losing everything? Your house, your comfort, your insurance policies? To protect your children, from financial demise could you have sex for money? If you decide that “Yes, you’d do anything to protect your kids,” and then the … [Read more...]
My Daughters Brought Me Back to Life!
While on chemo, which really messes with your balance and energy levels, and filled with steroids which cause you to blow up a bit. I asked two of my daughters to choreograph a dance with me! The fact that we did it in the bathroom, is the funniest part of all! God bless … [Read more...]
A Dance Can Speak a THOUSAND Words
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14. The Jury Is Back And The Verdict Is In
Nov 12th, 2014And the news is good! Actually, this is the first bit of good news I’ve had since this journey started just a few months ago. It's all about faith! Faith builds hope not only internally but amongst friends too, and you have proven to be my friends, just in case I … [Read more...]
17. The More I Know, the Less I Understand
Dec. 14th, 2014I’m in a black hole. I don’t know what’s more important any more: to preserve My life, or fix those lives around me that I love as much or even more. I have no control over either, it seems. It seems like just yesterday that I was able to control something… but … [Read more...]
22. I Promised You My “Happy Dance!”
Feb 23, 2015 Dallas, Texas I've been chemo-free for two weeks now! I made a promise to you that if I beat Cancer's ass- I'd do a "happy dance!" (Make sure you click on the link, considering I almost put myself back in the … [Read more...]
21. You Will Not Believe My News!
Feb 16th, 2015 Dallas, Tx. If you have been following my blog, you’ll know that 2 days ago I posted I was to go in today to have 4 chemo injections done in a 6 hour session. You know I have dreaded this- but they felt as I felt- I couldn’t handle the week to week … [Read more...]
20. “It Ain’t Over Till the FAT Lady Sings!” She’ Singin’!
Feb 15th,2015 Dallas, TxSo it’s come down to the wire… My Doctor has admitted I’m “one of a kind.” Meaning, she’s never had a patient who’s numbers have been the equivalent to a wooden roller coaster, where you hear the sound of the rickety-rick as it climbs to the peak and … [Read more...]
11. It All Comes Down To A Woman’s Hair
Oct. 5th, 2014There are two things you can’t mess with: a woman’s kids and a woman’s hair. For a split second I truly couldn’t figure out what I was most unhappy about; the fact I may lose my life or the realization that this newly developed "Sugar Mom” was going to have to live … [Read more...]
10. Welcome to the Hotel Hospital-ia – – UT Medical Center – Dallas, Texas
Sept 28th, 2014"You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave...." The Eagles.I'm back in the hospital. Oh JOY!When you're readmitted to a hospital, you already know the weak links of the system, so you know to sidestep them and move forward on your own. For … [Read more...]