Nae

Hello All,

It’s been one year today since we heard “you have breast cancer”. Dr Shouse said he called that meeting the “two by four meeting” cause that’s where he says he hits you with a 2×4…..

After drowning my sorrows in tequila that was the day I chose to fight for my life!

One year later and I’m still standing.   I can’t say that it was always easy but my tribe made it easier. My tribe, my faith and all of the prayers got me through it.

There are no truer words than “you are stronger than you believe”.  Because as the saying goes.. that was the only choice I had.

I still can’t thank everyone enough for the prayers and for being by my side. I was never alone. And never felt alone.

That’s all for now.  I was just pondering on a year ago  

Love and May God Bless each of you!

Renée

Hello All,

Sorry I haven’t posted in awhile. Life is slowly getting back to normal. Well…my new normal anyway.

Today was the day a year ago I had my biopsy. Shew that’s been one longggg year.

I saw Dr Carlsen a few weeks ago. He’s the doctor at radiation. He released me – do not have to see him anymore.

I saw Dr Arekapudi recently. Numbers are looking good. My Hemoglobin is FINALLY in the low end of normal. Yay me.  She scheduled my mammogram for June 15th. Anxiously awaiting for that and the results. I think every cancer survivor longs to hear those words “no evidence of disease” or NED.

My hair is growing back nicely (as you can see from the picture). As curly as it ever was!  I still get tired but that’s getting sooo much better.

Hope everyone is doing ok during this pandemic. I’ve been out very little. And yes, I wear a mask!

I’ll close for now and will update again soon. Take care, stay safe and may God Bless each of you.

Love

Renée

Hey Gang,
Halfway to the finish line. Had #15 of 30 today. So let the count down begin.

I’m starting to get a little redness and being a tad tender. But.. that’s part of it. This will all be behind me soon. In the meantime I’ll add more lotion and pray I get through this last leg of the journey.

I’ve had my Lung CT Scan but do not see the lung doctor till Feb 20th. Day after my last radiation. I do see my regular doctor on friday and he should have gotten a copy of it. It’s really just for comparison from the last one and to have for comparison for when I finish.

My hair is coming back and I have eyelashes again!! And… it’s curly! Go figure!! Always heard it comes back opposite at first. I can not lie I was really hoping my hair would come in straight! Leave it to me to be different. Dr A told me “I sure was an INTERESTING case” lol

Other than that nothing new in my world. Working 2-3 days a week and trying to rest the others.

God bless you all!
Till next time…
Renée

Hello Gang;
Well… 4 down and 26 to go.. Radiation that is. Had to see the doc today and I told him that and he said “Guess you are going to hold me to that”. I said YES, if it goes over 30 I told him he and I were gonna have a little chat. He just laughed. I was being serious! So far no side effects or burns. Guessing it’s a little early for that. The nurse did give me some lotion samples to start using.

Other than radiation every day there isn’t much to report. I’m getting back my strength! Neuropathy seems to be under control. Yay!!

Saw the lung doctor on Thursday. He has scheduled another CT Scan so they can compare it and also to have it for comparison later. Radiation can be hard on your heart and lungs…. praying all is going to be fine in that department.

Thanks to everyone for your prayers, cards, text etc. You all are the best and I really appreciate each and every one of you. May God Bless each of you!

I’ll leave you with this..
“The moment you are ready to quit is usually the moment right before the miracle happens. Don’t give up”

Renée

Hello gang and Happy New Year!

2020 has got to be better than 2019!
I wish nothing but Health, Wealth and Happinesses to everyone that’s reading this.

As I reflect back on 2019 I was blessed with the best friends and family. I renewed old friendships and friendships grew stronger. I know I could not have gotten through the first part of my journey without my tribe and Jeff by my side. I also realized that I am truly stronger than I ever thought I could be. Cancer teaches you that.

The picture above was taken on what should have been my final Chemo treatment. Party Room #4 just moved the party to my house.

As for my health – I’m feeling pretty good. I keep getting stronger every day. I’m staying away from crowds in the hopes of not catching any bugs going around. I’ve been to have my markings for radiation. I’m expecting a call from them in the next few days on a start date. I will have 30 radiation treatments (every day Monday-Friday).

I’m looking forward to spring! At that point this should be behind me and I can get back to a normal life. I’m sure it will be a new normal….

I wish you all a great 2020!

Today is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one! – Brad Paisley

Much Love,
Renée Moss