Cancer Journey

My walk through breast cancer and treatments

In His Hand
A few weeks ago, as I was in that season of waiting to learn whether cancer had spread once again through my body, I had the simplest, most beautiful realization. I'd been thinking a lot about how when rest in Him, we're cradled in His hands. There's such comfort in...
The Blessing of Waiting
Waiting is the hardest part. Two weeks ago, as I shared my prayer request about the tumor found in my brain and the blood work to tell us whether or not it's cancer that took 7-10 days, that was a common sentiment. A true sentiment. A sentiment that anyone who has...
43 Things
If you've been hanging out here long with me, you'll know that every year on my birthday, I've taken to writing a list of the corresponding number of "things" from the year I just completed that have really shaped me. Sometimes it's silly products I discovered....
One Year
One year ago, on Monday, May 13, 2024, I had my first chemotherapy infusion. A few days ago, on Monday, May 19, 2025, I had my last protein-blocking injection. The last cancer treatment. I am DONE. A couple weeks ago, in mid-April, I got a text from one of my...

Here’s your place for all the posts I wrote pertaining to my cancer journey, either factual or reflective.

43 Things

43 Things

Today I turn 43! So here are 43 things that have proven important to me in the last year.

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One Year

One Year

It’s been a year since I began my cancer treatments. Now I’m done…and reflecting on all I’ve learned and been through.

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Inspiring

Inspiring

When we let Jesus take full possession of our heart, He does amazing things.

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42 Things

42 Things

Today I turn 42! So here are 42 things that have proven important to me in the last year.

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Happy Endings

Happy Endings

I love stories with happy endings…but sometimes I need the stories with rocky middles too.

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Why?

Why?

“Why?” may be one of the fundamental questions people ask…but it’s only helpful when approached in the right way.

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These Bodies

These Bodies

Sometimes we fall into the trap of thinking are bodies are less important than our souls. But Christ defies that reasoning.

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