Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Taking control of my cancer risks.

It has been over 14 years since my sister LeAnn was first diagnosed with breast cancer. She fought, won a 5 year reprieve and then lost a few years after that. She died in 2003 at the age of 44. I will download a pic of her soon and for those who didn't know her will realize the great loss she was. When my mom had a fight with breast cancer about 18 months ago, that was what threw me over the edge of fear. It's not a matter of IF I will get breast cancer, but when. Because of that and the fear I carried, I have really taken a proactive approach and my fear is all but gone. When I get it, the odds that it will be early and treatable are high!

SO, for the last 12 years I've been schlepping myself to St. Marks women's center for a little grope and press. The same lady has been giving me my physical exam. At what point do I take her a small gift or thank you card?? Although, this year I think she is loosing her appreciation. It's the first time she didn't compliment how real my implants feel! The shame!

I don't mind it and I make the summer my time to get all those appointments out of the way that help to detect cancer early. I feel so much more in control!

This is a pic of my special bracelet I get to identify me and I'm reaching for what they call the "cape". I personally liked the little robes better but I guess in this time of recession they feel the need to use less fabric. This way you can wear it like a cape during the actual test. It's hot.


Unfortunately, a young nurse in our unit was diagnosed with Melanoma and it had spread. She had two surgeries and is now going through chemo. I thought the reminder was a great time to get a total mole check and get some moles off that were considerably irritated.
I had to take pics to send to Matt and my friend Jen Q.


Thumbs up for wearing a hospital gown! I had to keep the socks on, without them I feel NEKKID!!


OK, I know I'm odd. But I think it's ironic that I was in a hospital gown. It could be lost on me.
Stay tuned for the dreaded PAP! Hehe.......I don't think I'll be taking pics. Or will I??

Blog ON!!! And do all your cancer screening appropriate for you sex and age!!
MWAH!

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Girls gone fishing!

Matt played the perfect step-dad and took Sami to the reservoir for some fishing with her friends Angie and Sarah. They had a great time and even caught a fish.

What great memories!

Blog on...........

Monday, August 31, 2009

Napping

Where: Dermatologist office
When: Today
What: 15-20 minutes of deep uninterrupted sleep.
Can you tell that school has started?
Blog on.............

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Rachelle's Birthday 09

Birthday Party for the Birthday girl!!

The first thing that happens is that Ryder runs to the toys!


Rachelle loves meat! hehe....Matt made a feast of chicken and beef.

Delicious!

Austin and Daniel

Sami and Ryder

OK, he's so dang cute!

Presents!! Or an academy award...we aren't quite sure.

More presents!

Daniel playing behind the plant!

Matt and I!

Yeah, Jake made it!

Sisters! They are adorable girls!

Corinne, Rachelle and Chris...silly kids!

Love cuddling in the naptastic chair!

Sitting in the toy box!

"what the heck is that?" Fire???
Ryder helping mommy blow out the candles and make a wish!!
Great times!!
Blog on.......

Daniels Day 8.29.2009

On Saturday, Daniel played with his WMCA group at the opening of the new Children's Center downtown. He did a great job and love to go watch him play!!


The whole band.

Daniel is taking his guitar serious and then there is a pic of him and Evan actually smiling AND you can see them!

Daniel and Evan, friends since grade school.

Nate, the other guitarist and Felicia, their lead singer.

My mom and dad came to check out his tunes!


Matt and Sami were there to support him too! They always are.
Then on to FOOTBALL!!

Daniel (#50) swinging around looking for a hard hit and waiting for a play to start.

The team!

It was a pre-season game and they played it at the Olympus High football stadium. It was huge compared to our regular fields. They played against my Alma mater - Brighton High. I had no feelings about that. Well, except that I graduated from there. Daniel did great and had a exciting, but tiring day.
Blog on..........