My mom was the strongest woman EVER!! I like to think she passed that strength on to me and I will pass it to my daughter.
Celebrate one another by building each other up instead of tearing eachother down!
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
International Women's Day
My mom was the strongest woman EVER!! I like to think she passed that strength on to me and I will pass it to my daughter.
Celebrate one another by building each other up instead of tearing eachother down!
Thursday, March 3, 2016
A step in the right direction...
This article briefly describes a new drug that has been found to be effective in the fight against Ovarian Cancer..
It's so sad how many people have succumbed to this terrible disease before they will ever find a cure. I know there's a lot of politics that go in to major medical and pharmaceuticals, but the bottom line is, they are working hard to find a cure, I hope they're close.
It's so sad how many people have succumbed to this terrible disease before they will ever find a cure. I know there's a lot of politics that go in to major medical and pharmaceuticals, but the bottom line is, they are working hard to find a cure, I hope they're close.
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
I hold your heart...
1 year ago, tonight, my mommy lost her 9 year battle with Ovarian Cancer. There are no words for the pain and grief that I have gone through since losing my mother/best friend.
Thank You from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has been there for me and my family this past year. The outpouring of support from everyone in my life has been overwhelming!
This blog has forever been dedicated to my mom, and I will keep it going as a tribute to her by spreading knowledge and awareness of this terrible disease and the gene in which causes it!
I know she's no longer suffering and she's in a better place, but my heart still aches for her. Reminiscing of fond memories of the laughter and love of 30 years with my mom has brought me peace, but she will be forever missed! Gone too soon..
" I hold your heart. I hold it in my heart. "
-E.E. Cummings
Rest In Peace Mama!
XXXOOO
Thank You from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has been there for me and my family this past year. The outpouring of support from everyone in my life has been overwhelming!
This blog has forever been dedicated to my mom, and I will keep it going as a tribute to her by spreading knowledge and awareness of this terrible disease and the gene in which causes it!
I know she's no longer suffering and she's in a better place, but my heart still aches for her. Reminiscing of fond memories of the laughter and love of 30 years with my mom has brought me peace, but she will be forever missed! Gone too soon..
" I hold your heart. I hold it in my heart. "
-E.E. Cummings
Rest In Peace Mama!
XXXOOO
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Time Flies...
It's been 1 year since I had my Bi-lateral salpingo oopherectomy with complete hysterectomy!
Since then I have endured a lot of obstacles that life has thrown at me..
My Mother passed away 2 weeks after my surgery. This came as a complete shock to me and my family. She was such a fighter til the very end and her last steps she took were chasing after her sweet 2 yr old granddaughter. (My daughter is now 3 and misses her Mimi very much). After funeral arrangements were complete, my time in AZ came to an end and I joined my husband in Ft Leonard Wood, MO. where we lived until August. We then moved to Fort Drum, NY.. Where we have been enduring lots of snow, making new memories, and creating new friendships.
Having my surgery 2 weeks before my mom passed was very hard for me to handle at the time. I had a lot of regret on the timing of everything, but it couldn't have been anticipated that it would happen that way. Looking back on it, I would've gotten it done sooner.. but "if only" or "coulda shoulda woulda" is not healthy. My mom died knowing that I would never have Ovarian Cancer.. So crappy timing or not, that was the last gift I gave to her.. That peace of mind.
If you are in the same boast that I was in just a year ago, and you go back and forth about pros and cons of risk reducing surgery, I will tell you this.. I have NO regrets. I would do it again in a heartbeat. The ONLY thing I would've changed was waiting so long.
That being said, I am the healthiest I have ever been and menopause hasn't been as awful as I was anticipating. Hot flashes suck, but I live in the arctic tundra of upstate NY, so I can just go outside! My bones are healthy, there were no complications during the healing process, andIi feel like myself!
Thank you to everyone who has been checking in with me this year, and to my amazing family who has really stepped up in the absence of my mom during this crazy time in my life!
Since then I have endured a lot of obstacles that life has thrown at me..
My Mother passed away 2 weeks after my surgery. This came as a complete shock to me and my family. She was such a fighter til the very end and her last steps she took were chasing after her sweet 2 yr old granddaughter. (My daughter is now 3 and misses her Mimi very much). After funeral arrangements were complete, my time in AZ came to an end and I joined my husband in Ft Leonard Wood, MO. where we lived until August. We then moved to Fort Drum, NY.. Where we have been enduring lots of snow, making new memories, and creating new friendships.
Having my surgery 2 weeks before my mom passed was very hard for me to handle at the time. I had a lot of regret on the timing of everything, but it couldn't have been anticipated that it would happen that way. Looking back on it, I would've gotten it done sooner.. but "if only" or "coulda shoulda woulda" is not healthy. My mom died knowing that I would never have Ovarian Cancer.. So crappy timing or not, that was the last gift I gave to her.. That peace of mind.
If you are in the same boast that I was in just a year ago, and you go back and forth about pros and cons of risk reducing surgery, I will tell you this.. I have NO regrets. I would do it again in a heartbeat. The ONLY thing I would've changed was waiting so long.
That being said, I am the healthiest I have ever been and menopause hasn't been as awful as I was anticipating. Hot flashes suck, but I live in the arctic tundra of upstate NY, so I can just go outside! My bones are healthy, there were no complications during the healing process, andIi feel like myself!
Thank you to everyone who has been checking in with me this year, and to my amazing family who has really stepped up in the absence of my mom during this crazy time in my life!
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| January 20, 2015 - Post Op |
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Messed With The Wrong Chick
I like that the ribbon is teal AND pink, and not putting emphasis on breast cancer over ovarian cancer. I also like how it depicts that the ribbon is choking the chick! Seriously ordering this! Love Love Love. Hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season and is kicking 2016 with a great start!
Click on the link to buy yours now!
BRCA1 Shirt
** Disclaimer: I do not receive a kickback of profits from the company. I came upon this image and posting it for BRCA1 awareness purposes only and am in no way advertising or boosting sales for the t-shirt company.
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