731 days

Two years ago I received a phone call that would start me on a journey that would change my life and have a profound affect on my family and friends.  Today, I'm 731 days closer to living the rest of my life cancer free.

It's been 731 days since I was diagnosed with cancer.

I've had 3 surgeries

15 rounds of chemo (and 16 months of chemoprevention with 32 to go)

I've taken a leave of absence from work and returned to full time

Saw my daughter graduate high school, and complete her first year of college.

Lost 25 pounds and gained it back again.

Lost my hair and grew it back again.

Lost my father

Lost my friend

Found a friend I thought I'd lost

Had my basement remodeled

Had my breasts remodeled

Strengthened my body

Strengthened my mind

Strengthened my relationship with my daughter

Written 45 blog posts

Said countless prayers

And been immensely grateful for each day that I am here.


In our lives we will have good days, and bad days;
tough times and easy times;
peace and chaos.

And we can find purpose in all of it, if we seek to find it.

2 years ago I received a phone call that would start me on a journey that would change my life ... and today my life is the better for it.