Already we are almost half way through 2024! One would think that this would be the worst year ever facing a frightening diagnosis and a worse prognosis. When I first had to break the news to my family that my cancer has returned, all I could say is that there is a strange freedom in facing your greatest fear. No more energy to give to worries, stress, anxiety and wondering IF something terrible might happen. Terrible things happen and as I see it, there is no choice but to make the most of what I have. And wow...why did it take THIS to teach me how much I have and WOW...I have so much.
So today is my birthday and I am embracing every day as a day to be grateful for birth, life, and what may be next (although I would like to wait awhile for what is next).
I am in Seattle Washington getting ready to finish my 9/10 radiation treatment. I have had a beautiful week with my treatment buddy, Marina! Jared and Carin are on their way and we will head to the sound for the weekend. Cliff is prepping for prom and Delilah is camping with her school. Everybody is living a full life today - just the way I like it!!
Dear Sweet Jen,
We are so sorry to hear what you are facing again. You are in inspiration to all of us with your strength, courage, love, and beautiful outlook on life. Thank you for creating this blog so we can be on this journey with you and try to support in any way we can. Sending big hugs to you, Jared, Clifford, Marina, and Delilah.
Much Love,
Holly, Mike, Maddy, Danielle, and Rachel
Dear Gam,
Thank you for creating and sharing this blog with all of us, I know it is a lot of work. I love to visit it when I need to see you and know how you are doing and yes it might help me bug Jared, Carin and you less. This blog and your words are inspiring, uplifting, heartbreaking and heart healing. Â
I know that I am not alone when I tell you how grateful I am for you and our friendship.Â
Everyone on this blog loves you an endless amount, there is so much love surrounding this blog, I can feel the connection and it is powerful. You continue to inspire me, just as you always have since…
Thank you for sharing this amazing, life affirming message - that "strange freedom in facing your greatest fear"!! Hope you had a lovely birthday!
Happy birthday Jen! Love these photos of you and the family 🥰!
not sure if you remember me from Ladies Who Dine in Sac, but i wanted to reach out and tell you how sorry i am you are battling Cancer again. Also, that you are an amazing women clearly seen through this blog. I'll be praying for you and cheering you on. We all should be enjoying our family and every second we have air in our lungs. Thank you for that reminder. Sneding a Big Hug:)
Anna Roppolo