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There was a part of me who didn't think I would make it to see today. I heard the diagnosis and my tired, very worn out, overwhelmed body thought it would...

Hi Mom,

When your life gets put into risk and dying becomes closer than living, everything changes. The hugs mean just that much more. The "I love yous" stick. What...

I'm a 26 year old with cancer. I know you know this, but it is important that this is heard more than once. You see it didn't hit me till over a month past...

Starting from the beginning of post surgery recovery, Monday.

Things have been flying since we met with the surgeon in St Louis. The surgeon needs a clear picture to decide the right direction during surgery, so they...

Christmas is two weeks away and traffic is insane in Peoria. I am struggling to find the cheer that the holiday season usually brings.

Things are starting to line up, and tomorrow is the day I meet with the surgeon. Wyatt is going to start all day preschool to try and help him get things...

I've always struggled with patience. I like to seek immediate results. I can't even wait to give presents. So you can see how waiting for a life changing...

"You have cancer, a carcinoid tumor in your left lung."These were the words I heard Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 12:20pm. This is the exact moment in...