She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
- Proverbs 31:25
Chemo starts next week. I'm ready!
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Saturday, July 26, 2014
Friday, July 25, 2014
Letting Her Down
As a mother, our natural instinct is to protect our children. I remember when Grace was first learning to walk, I would follow behind her with my arms hovered around her so I could catch her the instant she fell. I didn't even want her to feel the pain from a scraped knee much less the pain from cancer.
Once I received the news that I had breast cancer, my heart went straight to Grace. What had I done to her future? I feel like I let her down. I put her at risk for something that can take her health away from...
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Why Cake in October?
It seems only natural that the first post should be about the title of the blog - Cake in October. Why did I pick this name for the blog? One of the first things I worried about when I was diagnosed was "how will this affect my children?" I am fortunate to have a strong support network and a good family (you all will never know how much you mean to me).
I think it is amazing how children process the world. James (my 5-year old) knows I am sick but doesn't understand what that means....his life hasn't changed...
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