Monthly Archives: May 2015

May 28, 2015: Thank You!

Posted on May 29, 2015 by courage2conquercancer

It’s a crazy time of year; and even though I’ve had lots to say, I’ve found no words to express it all. I’m attempting tonight knowing I still can’t say all that I mean.  The donations continued to come in … Continue reading →

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May 23, 2015: Carwash Day!

Posted on May 24, 2015 by courage2conquercancer

  I’d love to tell you the behind the scenes part of this story, but I don’t know it. I know my teammates from school were all behind formulating the idea, getting the kids’ buy in, and orchestrating it all. I’m … Continue reading →

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May 22, 2015: It’s Been a Good, Good Day

Posted on May 23, 2015 by courage2conquercancer

It’s Been A Good, Good Day, So Some Randomness The Friday after the 3rd round of chemo in a cycle doesn’t normally treat me so kindly, so thank you for all your prayers.  If you haven’t started doing random acts … Continue reading →

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May 21, 2015: Abraxane #9

Posted on May 22, 2015 by courage2conquercancer

Abraxane #9 I’m 75% complete with this kind of chemo. Three more rounds and done! I slept through chemo. I don’t even remember my infusion nurse asking for my name and birthdate.  My blood levels were all good, so I … Continue reading →

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May 21, 1995: 3rd Round of a Cycle

Posted on May 21, 2015 by courage2conquercancer

I used to look forward to the 3rd round of chemo in a cycle because it meant I was getting a week off from chemo. What I didn’t know was “a week off from chemo” meant a week of being … Continue reading →

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May 18, 2015: Don’t Be Stupid

Posted on May 19, 2015 by courage2conquercancer

What a day! I went from feeling great to getting sick and having to come home to feeling better again to my bones feeling like they are breaking again. (Yes, this is a horribly written sentence. No, I’m not fixing … Continue reading →

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May 17, 2015: Abraxane Round 8

Posted on May 17, 2015 by courage2conquercancer

Abraxane Round #8 has not been kind to me. The nausea has been back. I’m very weak and have had to sleep a lot of my weekend away. Probably because of the anti nausea meds. I haven’t had problems with … Continue reading →

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Love Story

Posted on May 17, 2015 by courage2conquercancer

Originally posted on Scrappy Girl:
I honestly haven’t wanted to tell my story.  I have wanted to keep it quiet and really hope no one notices.  Which has been strange all in itself.  I am the person that “loves” the…

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May 16, 2015: Learning to Love the Many Shades of Me

Posted on May 16, 2015 by courage2conquercancer

  

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May 15, 2015: Some Good Things; Some Requests

Posted on May 16, 2015 by courage2conquercancer

As today has progressed, I’ve had a few moments of goodness. That’s been a blessing regardless of how long it’s lasted.  Amber brought me a handmade card from a boy in her 3rd grade class that had $10 in it … Continue reading →

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