Thursday, August 26, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
My Life
Wow, I cannot believe that it has been over a month since I posted to my blog... Life has truly been eventful for me and my loved ones. As of today, I only have four more chemo treatments left. My last chemo infusion is (Lord willing) on August 24, 2010. The next day, I will meet with my surgical team to discuss my options for reconstruction. I am having a radical bilateral mastectomy, with hopes and prayers of not having to deal with Breast Cancer ever again.
The summer has been great for my two lovebugs Lauryn and Landon. They attended Summer Day Camp for the first time ever, and that was great for the both of them, and of course me. I got some much needed rest. For three weeks, Monday thru Friday they were away from mommy, and I had the opportunity to just mosey around, do some overdue Spring cleaning, and get their closets and clothes ready for the new school year. Both started school this week. Landon on Monday at his new Pre K class, and Lauryn 1st grade on Tuesday. What a week it has been!!
Additionally, our family is working through a situation; Jesse (my Dad) was in a near fatal car accident on Sunday. He is still in critical condition, but we know that God is in control!! Please keep him and my mother in your prayers. She is so very fragile now with this, and of course what I am going through... so right now she needs to maintain her health and strength. Family is not to be taken for granted, this I know. I thank God for Jesse's family who have traveled from near and far to be here, and of course my Aunts who are home with my mom to be by her side during this most critical time - making sure she is eating, resting and has someone to help bear this heavy burden with her.
Well ~ as I look at my life and where I am on this very day, I am still rejoicing that we are all here to see yet another day. God is Good!
Grace and Peace ~ Tish
The summer has been great for my two lovebugs Lauryn and Landon. They attended Summer Day Camp for the first time ever, and that was great for the both of them, and of course me. I got some much needed rest. For three weeks, Monday thru Friday they were away from mommy, and I had the opportunity to just mosey around, do some overdue Spring cleaning, and get their closets and clothes ready for the new school year. Both started school this week. Landon on Monday at his new Pre K class, and Lauryn 1st grade on Tuesday. What a week it has been!!
Additionally, our family is working through a situation; Jesse (my Dad) was in a near fatal car accident on Sunday. He is still in critical condition, but we know that God is in control!! Please keep him and my mother in your prayers. She is so very fragile now with this, and of course what I am going through... so right now she needs to maintain her health and strength. Family is not to be taken for granted, this I know. I thank God for Jesse's family who have traveled from near and far to be here, and of course my Aunts who are home with my mom to be by her side during this most critical time - making sure she is eating, resting and has someone to help bear this heavy burden with her.
Well ~ as I look at my life and where I am on this very day, I am still rejoicing that we are all here to see yet another day. God is Good!
Grace and Peace ~ Tish
Friday, June 25, 2010
Seasons Change
June has been a very busy and rewarding month. Just as we are now full swing in Summer, the season has changed. I'm choosing life and living it abundantly!! My outlook is FABULOUS, and I'm just taking it day by day.
I haven't had much to talk about regarding my cancer treatment, because right now I'm just going through the weekly round of Taxol and Herceptin. I will be treated weekly for another 9 weeks, and then every 3 weeks for one year. The great part is the 12 months began on my first week, June 8th. So my one year anniversary will be June 2011. It seems so far away, but experiencing how rapidly we have moved through 2010 up to this point, I'm not even holding my breath.
We had out of town visitors this month... so much fun. Our friends Valla and Johnny and their son Jeremiah came out for several days and we had a great visit. It was much needed and so refreshing to have out of town guest.
On another high note, Lawrence and I celebrated our Anniversary on June 21st. Cannot believe it has been eight (8) years already. But then again, Lauryn will be turning six in September, so time is truly flying by -- which is another reason, I refuse to let the diagnosis get the best of me. I truly have a new appreciation and flair for life. I'm learning that it is such a waste of time, to know your purpose in life and not embrace it. I am blessed to be able to pour and speak life into others. That is why I thank God for this opportunity to learn and go through this, so that I can encourage others with my testimony.
Life has so much to offer, we must embrace each new day with the Spirit of Living Life More Abundantly!!!
Take time to smell the flowers in your life!
Grace and Peace ~ LaTishia
I haven't had much to talk about regarding my cancer treatment, because right now I'm just going through the weekly round of Taxol and Herceptin. I will be treated weekly for another 9 weeks, and then every 3 weeks for one year. The great part is the 12 months began on my first week, June 8th. So my one year anniversary will be June 2011. It seems so far away, but experiencing how rapidly we have moved through 2010 up to this point, I'm not even holding my breath.
We had out of town visitors this month... so much fun. Our friends Valla and Johnny and their son Jeremiah came out for several days and we had a great visit. It was much needed and so refreshing to have out of town guest.
On another high note, Lawrence and I celebrated our Anniversary on June 21st. Cannot believe it has been eight (8) years already. But then again, Lauryn will be turning six in September, so time is truly flying by -- which is another reason, I refuse to let the diagnosis get the best of me. I truly have a new appreciation and flair for life. I'm learning that it is such a waste of time, to know your purpose in life and not embrace it. I am blessed to be able to pour and speak life into others. That is why I thank God for this opportunity to learn and go through this, so that I can encourage others with my testimony.
Life has so much to offer, we must embrace each new day with the Spirit of Living Life More Abundantly!!!
Grace and Peace ~ LaTishia
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
I have Cancer, Cancer doesn't have me...
This past week has been a really good one. The first in a very long time since my initial diagnosis in January and all of the events that followed; two surgeries, a port-a-cath, my first round of chemotherapy (4) infusions, lots of nausea and fatigue and many sleepless nights.
I have decided that cancer will no longer be the basis of who I am. I have cancer (not for long though) and am thriving, surviving, and being me (bald head an all). This is not to discount the work that has been done by my family and friends... without them I wouldn't be able to keep my head up and my spirits up. The prayers have availeth much because I know that this journey could have been much more complicated and draining.
With my new decision to be in control and take my life back, I have gotten my "groove" back. I feel much better about being a mommy again and caring for my children and my household on my own. Especially since going back to work and school starting in July for both of them is just weeks away. I can no longer just linger around the fact that I'm overcoming. I am focusing on the healing and getting my stamina back up... so that I can be 100%. I will ease back into work a few days a week and then go from there. I'm still in need of another surgery and I will have details on that in the coming weeks. But for now, I'm enjoying the great weather, spending time with the loves of my life and being in CONTROL!!
Again thank you for all of the prayers, the meals, the cards, the ongoing assistance and for just being good to me and my family.
Grace and Peace ~ LaTishia
BTW ~ looks like I get to keep my eyebrows and eyelashes ~ Courtesy of my MonaVie M(mun) healthy cells have beat the chemo!! www.mymonavie.com/destined4success
I have decided that cancer will no longer be the basis of who I am. I have cancer (not for long though) and am thriving, surviving, and being me (bald head an all). This is not to discount the work that has been done by my family and friends... without them I wouldn't be able to keep my head up and my spirits up. The prayers have availeth much because I know that this journey could have been much more complicated and draining.
With my new decision to be in control and take my life back, I have gotten my "groove" back. I feel much better about being a mommy again and caring for my children and my household on my own. Especially since going back to work and school starting in July for both of them is just weeks away. I can no longer just linger around the fact that I'm overcoming. I am focusing on the healing and getting my stamina back up... so that I can be 100%. I will ease back into work a few days a week and then go from there. I'm still in need of another surgery and I will have details on that in the coming weeks. But for now, I'm enjoying the great weather, spending time with the loves of my life and being in CONTROL!!
Again thank you for all of the prayers, the meals, the cards, the ongoing assistance and for just being good to me and my family.
Grace and Peace ~ LaTishia
BTW ~ looks like I get to keep my eyebrows and eyelashes ~ Courtesy of my MonaVie M(mun) healthy cells have beat the chemo!! www.mymonavie.com/destined4success
Friday, May 21, 2010
Drained... but SMILING!
First of all I want to thank all of you who have stopped by to read and catch up with me. I also want to thank all of my prayer "warriors" for your mighty prayers and encouragement, and endearing words of wisdom and faith. I know that God has me exactly where he wants me at this time. I must remind myself, it could be worse. Some people didn't make it through the night to see the light of day... So YES I am truly Blessed to be able to share my thoughts with my wonderful friends and family.
This past Tuesday, March 18, I had my last dose of Adromiacyn and Cytoxin (not sure of spelling) but the really BAD stuff. Today is the first day that I actually even felt up to getting out of the bed, let alone sit up in front of the computer. My dear friend, co-worker and annointed prayer warrior Gwen stopped by to bring dinner... we caught up, prayed and just enjoyed. I love the visits.
Mother came to check on me and the kids per her normal routine, she has been consistent in being here for me and the family and for that I'm so very grateful. I just realize each day how very Blessed I am to be able to go through the ringer with Breast Cancer, Chemo, Surgeries and such and still have a smile on my face.
One of my friends from college sent me a message on Facebook and he said, keep smiling, every day no matter what. That really touched me, because you know... I have so much to smile about.
Grace and Peace ~ LaTishia
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