Sometimes I have a hard time accepting my scar. I told myself to look at it and think of the love and faithfulness that God has shown me during this trial. I try to see it as a reminder of my strength! That I am a fighter! That I am tough, resilient, and brave! But …
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Bright Spots
The biggest blessings I received during this time all revolve around the theme of feeling cared for and thought of. Here are some big ones that stuck out as beautiful bright spots during the dark times. Check-In Texts This wins, hands down, and is the simplest of things. All it took was seeing “hey bud, …
Post-Op: Thyroidectomy
New Years Day, 2021 began with a bang. Although I left my cancerous thyroid in 2020, the real recovery and cancer journey had just begun. The awful blood bag that was pinned to my chest was removed the next morning after my thyroidectomy. I was instructed on which medicine and vitamins to take and what …
Surgery Day
I can still vividly recall the nausea and anxiety that I felt that night before my surgery. There were a few tears as I watched the time slowly creep closer and closer to my early morning wake-up call. When I woke up a few hours later, the nerves were still there. I put on my …
The "Good" Cancer 