I started this blog back at the very end of 2016. I was ~300 lbs. and struggling to walk, let alone walk upstairs in my house without needing an inhaler. Putting on my socks and shoes was a challenge, and I could no longer wear a bracelet that was special to me. My wrists had …
Glass blowing and other fun things…
My oldest brother, Sammy, is a blown and stained glass artist. I remember when I was really young, going to his workshop where he would lay out what looked like shards of colored glass, and then he would lead around them and they would become magical pieces of art. There are 18 or so years …
Seven years later…
Today is Halloween. Seven years ago, I was preparing for surgery. A lumpectomy to remove a small mass that had invaded my left breast. I was feeling peaceful, even strong in the waiting. God had made clear to me that it wasn't my time. That this was nearly a blip on the radar of my …
A new promotion…
There are times in my life when things have aligned in such a way that I had no other option than to acknowledge God's hand in the thing. My career is one of those things. Years ago, when I was a senior in high school, I blew out my right knee. I have gnarly scars …
Not much to report…
I've been getting lots of questions asking how my sister is doing, and I realized I haven't posted on the topic in a while. Mostly because there is nothing new to report. Cathy is doing well, overall. She has been taking the once-a-month shot of Lenrotide for the last three months, and she will see …
Catch up…
I can't believe how fast this year is rolling. Work has been crazy busy and I haven't found much time to write lately...personally or here at the blog. So, buckle up, it's going to be a whirlwind update. First, Cathy. She's doing well. She has had one shot a month for three months. Next month …
Whirlwind catch up…
It's been a whle... First on the roster, of course, is Cathy. Cathy is doing well. She has received her first shot of Lenroetide. She said it didn't hurt, she hasn't had any apparent side effects, and month 2 shot is coming up at the end of this month. After the 3rd injection, we will …
Souvenir
In addition to the Savannah Bee Tupelo Honey I brought back from our Mother's Day trip last weekend, I seem to have brought home a nasty head cold as well. Super fun times! I started feeling like crap on Tuesday, by Wednesday I knew something was up for sure and Thursday I went to the …
A bit of good news…
So yesterday we met with the oncologist for Cathy. The night before they had brought her case before the cancer Board of oncologists and devised a plan to hopefully shrink the tumor a bit before we revisit removal of the tumor, and a portion of her lung. We are going to try monthly injections of …
Shrinking Shay 