Kicking Cancer’s Butt - April’s Journey

06/08/2026

Speaking of……I did get results today. The spot in my Peritoneum/Mesentary is unchanged. It is measuring at 1 cm…..which is what is was measuring previously. And the fluid collection in my right lower abdomen is smaller. So overall good news! It means the treatments are keeping the Beast at bay…..which I will take with a smile!

06/03/2026

*You are not defined by your diagnosis!
*You are braver than you believe and stronger than you think!
*Every step you take is a victory!

A “Cancer Survivor” is defined as anyone living with a history of cancer - from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life.

In my world I honor all the warriors past, present and future. Even those who fought battles but lost the war. The strength I’ve found in other’s journeys, inspire me in mine. I hope to be a light to others even though I flicker from time to time. This month and for all the months to come…..I will always strive to see the person not the diagnosis. Keep fighting and I’ll do the same. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

05/26/2026

04/14/2026

I’m a terrible hobbit! I got my elevenses confused…..but after chemo this technically is my midmorning snack. Down the hatch 🙄

04/13/2026

Went from enjoying this beautiful weather to the chemo chair……and blessed to do both. Happy Monday!

04/07/2026

UPDATE: I was ill yesterday at work so I was allowed to go home. While driving I called my friend Elizabeth Kraus and asked where she was working in case I needed to be seen. Of course she was willing.

Long story short I have a GI bug, and I left before my CT scan was actually Back. So Beth called me when the results came back. It showed Enteritis but NO CANCER!

No evidence of disease! In February I still had some disease showing. God is good…..All the Time! It was great of him to allow Beth (who has literally had to diagnose me twice) be able to deliver this amazing news!

So now we plug on to keep it away! Thank you all for caring so much about my journey! Much ♥️
April

03/31/2026

Random Positivity

03/30/2026

I know I shouldn’t put so much value into 1 lab result, but man this make me feel great!!!!

03/08/2026

We are so thankful for these young men and women who pour their heart and soul into the community! We are so blessed that they chose us! Thank you to everyone who had a hand in supporting us! We could not be more grateful!

We’d like to extend a thank you to Doug and April Corkwell for stopping by our meeting on Thursday night. We were able to present them with a check with the money raised on Trivia Night! It wouldn’t have been possible without everyone who showed up to help, donate, or participate. We thank you all!!