I’m shaking off the fatigue and feeling lighter.  I’ll be ready for morning.  And I am thankful. There but for the grace of God go I.

I am so not perfect: 10. I dislike going to events where I don’t know anyone.  I am shy and tense before and during. 9.  My house is messy most of the time.  Not dirty at least, but definitely messy.  (It’s an important distinction.) 8.  Maren only brushes her teeth 1x/day even though the dentist keeps telling us it should be 2x a day. 7.  I...

Another phenomenal person has come in to do this life with us.  The girls spent the day at Phenom’s house yesterday while I spent a quiet day at home alone (but not lonely–thank you for that).  All of the logistics were orchestrated in such a way that I just know this is how it was meant to be.  All reports indicate that it was a fun, fabulous day....

It’s like I’m on the edge of the cliff. I’m teetering and I know that I’m going over the edge, it’s just a matter of time. Luckily, I know that I also have a rope and harness so it’s a safe fall. I’m not falling, I’m repelling.  This is a calculated, measured, controlled fall.  Physiologically, my brain tells me: I am...

Today is Chemo Day #2.  Woo hoo!  Bring it on. Yes, I am actually excited.  Remember?  Chemotherapy is what is killing the damn cancer.  Gimme a large helping of that, please. I’ll be in the Chemo Room at Dr. Wonderful’s office from 11am-2pm today.  Would you pray for me?  I am not sure what to ask for specifically, so just pray whatever you think about...