15 ~ The Calm Before the Storm: Preparation

November 2016 I decided I would make life easier on myself and get a haircut prior to my surgery. As you can see in the picture below, it is really thin. Thanks Chemo! I wanted it to be easier to take care of vs my longer hair and it also hides the amount of hair
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14 ~ Laparoscopy: Trust

November 2016 I had just finished round 3 of chemo when we had our next appointment with Dr. Sardi. He wanted to discuss the next steps in my treatment plan. Prior to this appointment, I had started hearing a song on the radio entitled “Trust In You” by Lauren Daigle, a Christian recording artist. My
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Part 12 ~ Chemo: Time

September 2016 My first chemo was 6 days after my port placement and the appointment was long. Kris went with me and I brought some things to do. I didn’t want to get bored and I wasn’t sure what I was up for. I had some crocheting, an adult coloring book and colored pencils, a
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Part 11 ~ Chemo Port and a Walk: Encouragement

September 2016           Dr. S. and I met again for more surgery – my chemo port placement. I was so not looking forward to chemo. I hated the idea of chemicals coursing thru my veins and taking the good cells along with the bad. I had the class that told me what to expect in
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Part 10 ~ The Next Phase: Giants

Part 10 ~ The Next Phase: Giants August 2016 The week after my birthday was another series of doctor appointments: follow-ups from my stay in the hospital, and our first visit to Dr. Sardi at Mercy Medical Center in Maryland. From the time of my surgery, all of my doctors had told me that Dr.
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Part 8 ~ Home at Last!: More Provision!

Part 8 ~ Home at Last!: More Provision! July 2016 It was so nice to be home. The couch became mine, as it was where I sat during the day and where I slept at night, at least for the first week or so til I could get in and out of bed without any
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Feeling much better!

Part 7 ~ Infection!: Good Gifts

Part 7 ~ Infection!: Good Gifts July 2016 I hate hospital beds. They are so uncomfortable and always make my back ache. The pillows are never like my own at home. I remembered very quickly how it felt getting out of bed after my c-section. This was no different except for the scar being vertical
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Part 6 ~ Incision Time!: Peace

Part 6 ~ Incision Time!: Peace July 2016 Surgery Day! My in-laws came down – Mary to take care of Bean, and Kert to be with Kris in the waiting room. My Pastor was going to be there with them as well.  Dr. M. came to see me and go thru the usual questions such
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Part 5 ~ A Different Kind of Vacation: Grand Parents

Part 5 ~ A Different Kind of Vacation: Grand Parents June 2016 The day I left Dr. T., after she told us we were staying put, I called my in-laws, Kert & Mary. I hit the in-law jackpot with these 2! They were on their way home with their camper, from a 3-week trip to
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Image by Albrecht Fietz from Pixabay

Part 4 ~ It Takes a Village!: Provision

Part 4 ~ It Takes a Village!: Provision June 2016 During the week of tests and doctor visits, our church held Vacation Bible School (VBS) during the morning. This worked out rather well as I did not need to find childcare for any of my appointments. My s-i-l, Jen, and other friends from church that
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