June 20, 2023 My first chemotherapy session is in the books. All went smoothly. I felt odd when we left (wonder why) but otherwise good. It’s now been a few hours and feel more off but over all mild nausea. Something tells me this may be the storm building up. It feels goodContinue reading “1st Day of Chemo!”
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Prepping for 5 Months of Chemo
June 15, 2023 I’m feeling ready to start chemotherapy on Tuesday. This week I’ve ordered a wig (arrives today), completed chemo training, picked up more prescriptions than I ever thought possible, paid off medical bills to date and thus officially maxed out my out of pocket medical for the year. I’ve grateful for having excellentContinue reading “Prepping for 5 Months of Chemo”
First Oncology Appointment
June 6, 2023 Nick and I learned a LOT this morning. I’m feeling a combination of relief of having a firm journey map and nervousness of how Chemo may treat me. Here’s what I know, first the great news, no cancer found in my bones, liver or any other organ! Sweet, that means the cancerContinue reading “First Oncology Appointment”
Cancer Journey, Mastectomy
May 27, 2023 Just a little update, surgery on Wednesday went smoothly and they sent me home within a few hours after the mastectomy. I’ve been struggling a bit with pain management but Nick has been an amazing nurse. I’m so grateful for him. I have not gotten the lab results back yet but IContinue reading “Cancer Journey, Mastectomy”
2020 – A Crazy Ride
January- all month in the office, no days off. No Customer Care manager so it was crazy. February- Florida trip. First time using Airbnb. Beautiful sunrises! Busch Gardens, military forts, beaches. March- as COVID started impacting the US, Brenda, Liz, Emma, V and I took a girls trip to CA. Sea World, beautiful resort onContinue reading “2020 – A Crazy Ride”
What the hell is a 1040?
Even as a young child I figured out that yelling and screaming wasn’t part of everyone’s home. One April afternoon three of my friends came over to spend a couple hours hanging out at my house. We were sitting on the floor of my small bedroom talking – just talking like late elementary kids do.Continue reading “What the hell is a 1040?”
This is what I said at my Mom’s Funeral…
Thank you for being here today. My brother, sister and our whole family thanks you. You are here because Betty Romann impacted your life, just as she has mine. Someone had said in passing, “your mom was all heart” and that sums it up fairly well. I’d like to share a few stories with youContinue reading “This is what I said at my Mom’s Funeral…”
My Journey 