To be filed under the “It’s funny because it’s true” category. It’s a tumor humor thing. Dear Santa, As I continue to fight GBM with all I have, I thank God for life and I am just asking you to deliver 10 little things that will help us Brian cancer patients greatly! 10. Since I … More My Brain Cancer Christmas Wish List.
The words of my grandmother. How I adore her. It’s been over a month since I had brain surgery #2! This has not been easy at all! I feel like I got hit by a Mack truck full of pain and confusion. I’m so happy to be feeling the way I am today so it’s … More If you’re going pray, then don’t worry. If you going to worry, then don’t pray.
The bible says to be slow to anger, I don’t think it says do not get angry. It’s my birthday. Brain cancer birthday #2. The cancer with cancer. It’s a good time for reflection. I have learned so much. I’ve lost some things too, perhaps those things were just clutter. I do however remain … More This cancer is cancer’s cancer.
How to host a party for an unwanted guest, like say… Cancer 😡 First. Don’t invite cancer it tends to rudely show up on its own. So don’t do anything extra to trump up an accidental invite. When it’s brought to your attention that he has arrived. Cry. Right in its face. Make sure … More When Cancer isn’t on the list.
My cancer is bending my spirit. Up against my faith, the prayers of my family I doubt it could muster the strength to break my spirit. However the bending is quite ailing. I’ve been having on going issues with my furnace. If it’s not heating the house, they replace the heat bank. If it … More How Flexible is My Spirit?
I love holidays. I love anyone and everyone’s birthdays. I adore celebrations, reasons for people to express happiness and gratitude. One of my favorites is New Years Eve/Day. Lots of people don’t care for redundancy of the “New year, new me” cliché term, however I disagree. I believe that from infancy we all crave structure, … More Words of Wisdom AKA Notes to Self
Positive energy is everything when consistent. It’s interesting how many thought are often “I just want to be normal again” or that “I don’t want to be cancer chick today.” Then there are days, like today, where I feel the farthest thing from normal. I feel as though I am nothing but cancer. I … More Tender, loving caregivers
Loss. Losing. I am losing my hair. As emotional as this process COULD get, I am experiencing loss, yet not allowing myself to get lost in this step of the process. While I comb full strands and groups of hair from my head, I smile and think this is better than my 9 year … More Experiencing loss, yet not at all lost.
The day I learned that I had a brain tumor, it never once crossed my mind the potential of the journey I could be facing. I was asked how I wanted to treat what was supposed to be a benign little tumor; radiation or surgery. Without hesitation I chose surgery. There was no fear, no … More Electric Lady
My Beautiful, Dark, Twisted Brain Cancer 