10/30/2025
On October 1st, while out to lunch for my husband’s birthday, a new medical test result popped up on my phone and delivered the words no one ever wants to see — I had cancer.
This past month has been a blur of appointments, tests, and treatment planning, all while trying to keep up with the many life events that October always seems to bring. I think I’ve felt every emotion possible along the way.
I’ve been waiting to share this until we had more answers, but as the stress and messages have continued to pile up, I’ve realized that being open brings more peace than trying to hold it all in. So, I’m ready to share what’s been going on!
About five years ago, I noticed a small patch of tissue with a slightly different texture on the roof of my mouth. It always seemed harmless and benign, but a few months ago it suddenly started to grow and change. I was referred for a biopsy, and we were all shocked to learn it was squamous cell carcinoma.
Last week, I had a two-inch section of tissue removed from the roof of my mouth down to the bone, and next week I’ll be having another surgery to remove more tissue and likely several teeth, and will wear a prosthetic going forward. For someone who’s never even had a cavity in her life, this all feels pretty wild — but I’ve made peace with whatever needs to happen to get this cancer out of here. ✌️
Through everything that’s happened this month, I’ve been surrounded by so many signs and beautiful reminders that I’m not alone — and that everything is going to be okay. Since the hour I found out, I’ve been seeing rainbows in unexpected places, eagles circling overhead, butterflies, coins, meaningful songs, and symbolic numbers — always appearing right when fear starts to creep back in.
A few days after my diagnosis, I stepped outside one night to look at the full moon. Through tears, I cried out to God for help — and at that exact moment, a shooting star streaked across the sky. Even the way I was connected with my medical team feels like divine intervention. This whole experience has been another lesson in trusting God completely — even when everything feels uncertain and overwhelming.
To my clients: I’m temporarily pausing new appointments until my surgery date is set and I have a better sense of my recovery timeline. I promise I won’t be away long, so please don’t worry if you’ve been hoping to get in soon! For those already on my schedule, I’ll contact you personally if we need to adjust your appointment — and I truly appreciate your understanding. 💕
I will update again when I know more, but I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported and prayed for me this past month and beyond, I really do have the absolute best family and friends a person could ever ask for and my medical team is incredible!! And lastly, here’s a full-teeth selfie because I’m going to use them before I lose them!! 😆😁❤️✌️🌈
