I had the most amazing weekend. My friend, Jennifer, dropped in for a visit from Denver. It was the most "normal" I've felt since probably before my diagnosis. I met Jennifer at work probably six years ago when she became an executive assistant for one of our C-Suite executives. She was the youngin' of our …
One Word – 2019
This past Sunday was Epiphany -- the first Sunday of the New Year. The start of a new year. It's funny -- I bet so many people think I would wish away 2018 - cancer and all - but I don't. So many wonderful blessings and experiences came from 2018, really, the cancer was just …
New Year and back at it…
Over the last few months my focus has been on conquering cancer and restoring my health. In doing the things I needed to do (surgery, treatment, and lots of rest) I've slid a little downhill on the eating and exercise front. I've gained about six pounds since October and I'm definitely more jiggly than I …
Christmas 2018…
We had such a nice Christmas this year. Not that every year isn't nice, but this one was especially so. We are settled in our new house, making it our first Christmas here, AND Frank's brother, my sister, and our son came to spend the holiday with us. I love when my house is full …
Bye bye Cancer…
I have never been more excited to look in the rear view mirror. On Christmas Eve I attended my last radiation appointment. There was a skeleton crew at the hospital, but those that were there celebrated with me as I rang the hallway bell signifying the end of this journey. I was presented with a …
Finish line…
Four more days. Four more treatments. Tomorrow starts the more intensive radiation -- where they direct the beams right at the area where I had my lumpectomy. They say the dose isn't any different, just that they won't be moving the machine around, they will focus on the area where the cancer sat. My last …
Finding Your Peeps…
When I first left the LDS church I was broken. I was sad, scared and lonely. Sure I had friends outside of the church, but those outside didn't fully understand the inner workings of the church to really know what I was leaving behind. That and I didn't know what I was going to, so …
The Ostrich Effect…
So...apparently ignoring the cancer hasn't made it's effects go away. That's the route I've been taking the last few weeks post-surgery. If I just don't pay it mind, if I just go about my business, it'll be like it never happened. Well, that hasn't worked. It has caught up with me. In the way of …
It’s a good day…
Today is a good day. I revel in these days. I feel rested overall. My mind is in a good place and I feel empowered at the moment. But most importantly, today I really feel God's presence. I have a friend, Shelley, who blogs as well. She's a talented woman and shares her strong faith. …
Shrinking Shay 