Uncharted Waters
I have kept a personal journal regarding my Dx, journey, struggles, thoughts, feelings and always contemplated sharing. I believe now may be that time. I am forever grateful to those … Continue Reading Uncharted Waters
Melanoma awareness month thank you and Denver MRF Gala update
I am writing today to thank you for your support to the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and being on my journey. May is coming to an end, the end of … Continue Reading Melanoma awareness month thank you and Denver MRF Gala update
Humble & Kind – Thank you Boss.Queen
I naturally like to talk, I like to share my opinion BUT over the past few years and more recently even this month I have been humbled more than ever. … Continue Reading Humble & Kind – Thank you Boss.Queen
Tonight is postponed!
Tonight, Paul and I were supposed to co-chair the Melanoma Research Foundation annual gala in Denver. This is an amazing event that celebrates leaders in the medical field, recognizes courageous … Continue Reading Tonight is postponed!
The ENT
Today I went to the ENT with my 6-year-old. My poor guy has had strep several times this school year on top of other symptoms that would lead me to … Continue Reading The ENT
Hide & Seek
The kids and their friends love playing hide and seek at our house, but it’s become so competitive that we have had to outlined rules. I guess I shouldn’t be … Continue Reading Hide & Seek
Never & Forever
My six year old and I were doing our good nights and he asked when I would get my real eye back and see again. I explained, I will NEVER. … Continue Reading Never & Forever
My Aura made me sick
I would consider myself a positive person but my quarterly scans change me. I am irritable, sensitive, and struggle to be at peace with everything in my life. In the … Continue Reading My Aura made me sick
2 Years & Advocacy
Two years ago, I fell to the floor unable to physically pick myself up, unable to stop my tears from pouring down my face and unable to stop my heart from … Continue Reading 2 Years & Advocacy
Remembering a year ago and the 20%
A year ago today, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL was added to the already way too long list of horrific school shootings. This event hit home as … Continue Reading Remembering a year ago and the 20%
I can’t stop smiling!
So far 2019 has exceeded my expectations and I am enjoying the peak. I learned to enjoy the peaks as you never know when a valley might come SO talk … Continue Reading I can’t stop smiling!
The ‘Monster’ – I am still winning!
How do you tell your kids you have cancer? At the ages of 3,5, and 7 the ages my kids were when I was diagnosed I wasn’t sure. The ‘c’ … Continue Reading The ‘Monster’ – I am still winning!
9 eye family
I hate to admit it, but reading to my kids before bed is not my favorite thing, luckily Paul takes that. What I do love to do is lay there … Continue Reading 9 eye family
Today I turn 36!
It has driven me crazy my whole life when people complain of getting older. I guess because I am always the girl that couldn’t wait to turn a year older … Continue Reading Today I turn 36!
Pray time – 3rd times a charm!
Today I woke up numb (again) at what my day had in store – but could vividly hear the crazy morning shuffle. I think Paul told the boys to eat … Continue Reading Pray time – 3rd times a charm!
{Flashback} Surgery: The first of many Silver lings – San Fran bound!
For a while my mom, sister and I wanted to do a girl’s trip, but the time was never ‘just’ right. Life kept happening…all good things but just never the … Continue Reading {Flashback} Surgery: The first of many Silver lings – San Fran bound!
{Flashback} It’s official, I have cancer
Two days after being told I have cancer in my eye – I remember waking up optimistically numb. My parents had arrived and Paul, mom, dad and I headed over … Continue Reading {Flashback} It’s official, I have cancer
