Friday, December 9, 2011

It's been 118 days..

It's been a whirlwind, but one speed bump has been cleared. Yay for no more chemo!!

118 days ago, I had my mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy.
I can post this pic now, because it doesn't seem personal anymore.
I just want them gone as soon as possible so I can start a new chapter.

This is what I looked like leaving my very first appointment at the breast institute.
One X shows where my cancerous lymph nodes are. The other is where my tumor is/was located.


This was 117 days ago. My sweet cousin Breanna's wedding. Karsyn was the flower girl. It was a beautiful outdoor ceremony. Everything was perfect, but I felt like I couldn't breathe the entire day. I was keeping in a horrible secret. About three hours prior, I had received the phone call that would rock my world. I have no idea how I survived this week.

Here I am now.
The REAL me.

This is today. My complexion is pretty gross. I'm a little ashy.

My hair is really growing. It's the juicing and Nioxin, I'm sure. :)

I didn't lose all my eyebrows, nor my eyelashes. I still have enough to make me feel normal...whatever that is.
I'm one of the rare ducks that even kept most of the hair on my legs and arms. So unfair. ;)

Here are my nails. I've been told that I'm lucky to have any. The rings are obvious effects of the Tamoxifen. Yuck. All are broke off except two now.

I still have a chance of losing more hair and my nails. I'm going to stay positive that this is as bad as this part will get.


Here are the reasons I get up every morning.




I don't have pictures of everyone I would love to list here. You have all been awesome. I appreciate every single one of you for including us in your prayers. We're making progress!

13 comments:

  1. Accept and embrace the help afforded you.People are eager to help(LOVE) you through this!Enjoy the vittles and stay strong,Love,Dad.

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  2. Angela you are one if the strongest and most beautiful people I know. You are an inspiration. XOXO

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  3. This post brought tears to my eyes. You are an amazing person, Angela, and I feel blessed to know you. Stay strong and keep kicking cancer's butt!

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  4. You are amazing Angela and such an inspiration!

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  5. Thank you for being so real. The more you share the more awareness is made! You are a true Soldier against the big C.

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  6. Love you! I always feel so warm inside when I am around you or reading here. Miss you tons.

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  7. What a fantastic post!!! You are such an inspiration, Angela!!! You have come such a long way and will come out of this stronger than ever!!

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  8. I think you are well on your way to kicking C's butt and doing it with class! You continue to rock it with a smile and that is what makes us all smile :) go Angela!

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  9. This totally brought tears to my eyes! You're a super hero! Keep on fighting!

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  10. Angela, you are the most beautiful person I've ever known. And, your hair looks so soft, I wanna pet it <3

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  11. Angela,
    We've never met. I was given a link to your blog and asked to keep you in my prayers throughout your journey. I can't let another day go by without telling you what an amazing, awe-inspiring, inspirational individual you are. You are a Warrior in the war on cancer and I admire your strength and courage so much~but shouldn't be surprised with your S.D. roots and all. :)
    ~Donna~

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  12. Just catching up with you and all that you have been up to. You are so freaking amazing and strong and wonderful and beautiful! REally. Love you!!!

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