Breast Cancer - My Family's Journey

The little things...

It has been ten days since my last post. I really must say that I am sorry that I am not posting more often.

I am sorry on one hand, but on the other I am grateful that I have been too busy to post.

I am grateful for the little things that make up the typical life of a wife, and working mom.

things like...

dancing myself silly in the living room with Michael on Sunday afternoons.

laughing till it hurts with Andrew - he has the most infectious laugh.

going out on a long needed date with Dan - it's funny how a trip to Barnes and Noble and Target makes up date night.

lining up miniature dragons on the dining table just because their cool.

going for a short walk in the neighborhood that turns into 45 minutes because we must stop to pick up acorns for the squirrels.

shopping for Halloween costumes.

I am so happy that these typical moments have made their way back into my life. I don't feel like cancer is on my mind all the time

it's these moments that make me sit back and remember that This is what life is all about.

This is what I need to focus on and the rest will fall into place.

 

 

Half-way there...

The end is in sight...

Today was chemo infusion # 6 - only six more to go until surgery.

I still have to go to genetic counseling in November. I won't have the genetic test done until November either (Dr. is making me have counseling first - probably a good thing).

Because of the counseling schedule, I won't be done with chemo until December 1st, and I am ok with that.

Michael thinks that it is really cool that he can feel some stubble on my head. I might get hair for Christmas after all.

He found a new love - Picasso - He brought home his Picasso inspired artwork today from school. It is awesome.

Andrew is now working on his 7th tooth. that kid just can't seem to catch a break. It's not fun to have a cold and teethe at the same time. poor baby.

Jonesy - our dog - has finally decided that he loves Andrew. he actually gave his stuffed toy to the baby today. It was both very sweet and very gross at the same time.

and one last thing...

Thank you to all of the wonderful  people that continue to support my family with meals and gift cards and thoughts and prayers etc...we continue to be humbled by all the love that you have shown us.

and thank you to my "friend" who sent me the lovely gift in the mail. I don't know who you are but I want you to know that I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.  ~Henry Clay

A day in pictures...

Here are some photos form the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. Enjoy...

 

   

 

 

Today, I walked...

I am humbled once again...

today was my first ever breast cancer walk - the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" - it is only a 5k walk, but it was the most amazing walk I think that I have ever taken.

My husband and two boys walked.

My mom and baby sister drove from Detroit to walk.

My husband's parents walked.

My brother in law and his wife and 4 year old son walked.

Two Clients walked (I was sorry that I missed you Liz and Sandi).

The Canterbury High School Cheerleaders walked.

Fellow survivors Becca and Marie Elena and their families walked.

Libby, Tim, Lauren and Austin walked.

Erica walked.

Beth, Dwight, Hannah, and Hunter walked.

These are just the people that came out to support me. You can only imagine how many others were there today. It was a beautiful thing.

I want to thank everyone that came out and supported me and everyone that supported the American Cancer Society with a donation. As of today, the Fort Wayne event had raised over $95,000 for breast cancer research and support services.

I will post some pictures from the day later. Thank you Schaneon for bringing your camera and taking such wonderful photos. (she has to get back to Michigan to download them and send them to me before I can post them).

but in the meantime, here are some pics of my guys hamming it up for the camera at home...I still can't believe how fast they grow. I wish I was a good photographer - oh well - good thing I have such handsome subjects.