Hi friends! Today I got a clear CT scan! It's been almost 3 years since second diagnosis (and 8 years in November since first one). I have been living in God's grace. This means that I have allowed myself to live normally by putting cancer to the side. My treatments are going good. My doctor is pleased with me.
I try to live everyday in His grace and in appreciation. It's really the only way to live in freedom. I am thankful for my friends and my family who continue to support me!
Love you now and always! :). Until next time... Xoxo
Amanda
Monday, March 4, 2019
Monday, December 3, 2018
Clear scan 12/3/18
Hi!
I had a CT scan today. It was all clear! I also saw my doctor and all was good. I had my treatment- 2 hour drip that I do every 3 weeks. I did good, but I was very tired with headache afterwards today. So I went home to rest.
My next scan is in March. All is going well. I am thankful for so much. It's already been such a great holiday season through Thanksgiving. I look forward to a blessed Christmas with family and friends.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I wish you special memories, moments happening today not waiting for tomorrow, and all the happiness in the world.
Lots of love,
Amanda
I had a CT scan today. It was all clear! I also saw my doctor and all was good. I had my treatment- 2 hour drip that I do every 3 weeks. I did good, but I was very tired with headache afterwards today. So I went home to rest.
My next scan is in March. All is going well. I am thankful for so much. It's already been such a great holiday season through Thanksgiving. I look forward to a blessed Christmas with family and friends.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I wish you special memories, moments happening today not waiting for tomorrow, and all the happiness in the world.
Lots of love,
Amanda
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Hi,
Well I sure have missed my blog family. I hope you are doing well. I think about writing from time to time, but then get distracted by life's stuff. I have been clear of cancer, and this means that cancer doesn't get much attention from day to day. And, this means I live normally and don't often dive into any vulnerable areas.
However, I post today for a few reasons. One is because, today, I am 2 years cancer free since my 2nd diagnosis (6 years, 6 months, 27 days total since my 1st diagnosis) and I do have a few vulnerable feelings, despite being cancer free right now.
As a side note, you might wonder how I am really doing...I am energetic and thriving and living my life as full as possible, and as close to Jesus as possible. I do find it very complex to live at 42 years old and know that my time could be very limited. It's hard to not just up and fly out to Italy on a whim, or jump in my car and drive with my windows down and music turned up all the way to the beach and stay for more than a week; and just succumb to adult responsibilities of life. (I should note here that I don't have a bucket list.)
So, on with the vulnerability part of this post. Jack is graduating 5th grade tomorrow. This school, these teachers have been with me over the last 7 years of this cancer journey. I am forever grateful for their investment in my son. Its been a safe place for me and for Jack during this journey. Its been a small community of people I trust. I am moving on with Jack to middle school to a new family that I hope is just as warm and caring and trusting with my son and our family.
This coming Monday, June 4, 2018 is my follow up 3 month CT scan check. I feel like it should be normal. I literally don't feel bad or feel anything that would warrant the cancer's return. However, I mentioned that today is my 2 year anniversary date. We are now entering into the more pressing time frame of when the medicine is more likely to stop working. Two years ago, I estimated it to work for 2-5 years. So, now the inevitable becomes more likely. And with the "more likely" comes the pressure of being absolutely certain moving forward that I am living my life each and every moment to the best that it absolutely can be. This is exactly where I will spend a lot of my time thinking and praying moving forward. Frankly, I know this is no different for anyone, as we are all limited in our time on earth. I just get to hit it head on, face to face now in my best days of my life.
My best days of my life are spent in those little moments with my 10 year old that I only hope are the key moments that will define and shape him and moments that he will be able to look back and remember on his own account how special his mom is and how much she loves him. The moments where my family can live in freedom without stress and fear. I really don't need Italy or the beach. I just need more of these little moments, especially before my son becomes a middle school alien of a child who smells like Axe spray and is full of drama. LOL.
Another side note, my mom has taught me everything, with one exception- my brothers and 2 cousins taught me how to fight and not give up. My aunts and uncles have coached me. My step dad has stuck with me through everything. My husband has loved me through everything. My friends...my friends have warmed my soul. God has guided and provided for me in everything and in every way.
I am one lucky blessed girl.
Lots of love from me to you...
I pray that you see where God has provided you with your angels, blessings and guidance, and that you believe He is relentless in his love for you regardless of circumstances. This makes all the difference in the world.
Well I sure have missed my blog family. I hope you are doing well. I think about writing from time to time, but then get distracted by life's stuff. I have been clear of cancer, and this means that cancer doesn't get much attention from day to day. And, this means I live normally and don't often dive into any vulnerable areas.
However, I post today for a few reasons. One is because, today, I am 2 years cancer free since my 2nd diagnosis (6 years, 6 months, 27 days total since my 1st diagnosis) and I do have a few vulnerable feelings, despite being cancer free right now.
As a side note, you might wonder how I am really doing...I am energetic and thriving and living my life as full as possible, and as close to Jesus as possible. I do find it very complex to live at 42 years old and know that my time could be very limited. It's hard to not just up and fly out to Italy on a whim, or jump in my car and drive with my windows down and music turned up all the way to the beach and stay for more than a week; and just succumb to adult responsibilities of life. (I should note here that I don't have a bucket list.)
So, on with the vulnerability part of this post. Jack is graduating 5th grade tomorrow. This school, these teachers have been with me over the last 7 years of this cancer journey. I am forever grateful for their investment in my son. Its been a safe place for me and for Jack during this journey. Its been a small community of people I trust. I am moving on with Jack to middle school to a new family that I hope is just as warm and caring and trusting with my son and our family.
This coming Monday, June 4, 2018 is my follow up 3 month CT scan check. I feel like it should be normal. I literally don't feel bad or feel anything that would warrant the cancer's return. However, I mentioned that today is my 2 year anniversary date. We are now entering into the more pressing time frame of when the medicine is more likely to stop working. Two years ago, I estimated it to work for 2-5 years. So, now the inevitable becomes more likely. And with the "more likely" comes the pressure of being absolutely certain moving forward that I am living my life each and every moment to the best that it absolutely can be. This is exactly where I will spend a lot of my time thinking and praying moving forward. Frankly, I know this is no different for anyone, as we are all limited in our time on earth. I just get to hit it head on, face to face now in my best days of my life.
My best days of my life are spent in those little moments with my 10 year old that I only hope are the key moments that will define and shape him and moments that he will be able to look back and remember on his own account how special his mom is and how much she loves him. The moments where my family can live in freedom without stress and fear. I really don't need Italy or the beach. I just need more of these little moments, especially before my son becomes a middle school alien of a child who smells like Axe spray and is full of drama. LOL.
Another side note, my mom has taught me everything, with one exception- my brothers and 2 cousins taught me how to fight and not give up. My aunts and uncles have coached me. My step dad has stuck with me through everything. My husband has loved me through everything. My friends...my friends have warmed my soul. God has guided and provided for me in everything and in every way.
I am one lucky blessed girl.
Lots of love from me to you...
I pray that you see where God has provided you with your angels, blessings and guidance, and that you believe He is relentless in his love for you regardless of circumstances. This makes all the difference in the world.
Monday, November 13, 2017
All CLEAR! 11/13/17
Hi! I had a CT scan today and it was all clear! Got a free pass for holidays! Next scan is mid February. :) Thank you for your thoughts and prayrers for me! Xoxo love you!
In our church service on this past Sunday, the pastor discussed being grateful. He said when in prayer this week, don’t ask for anything but just tell God how grateful we are. I have to say, yes I am so happy to have a clear scan! I am also so grateful regardless of circumstances. To God be the glory and to God I give THANKS! Xoxo
In our church service on this past Sunday, the pastor discussed being grateful. He said when in prayer this week, don’t ask for anything but just tell God how grateful we are. I have to say, yes I am so happy to have a clear scan! I am also so grateful regardless of circumstances. To God be the glory and to God I give THANKS! Xoxo
Friday, October 13, 2017
2017 Komen Race for the Cure
Hi! I am doing well! I have a team in Lexington, KY Komen Race for the Cure on 10/21 and would love for you to join me! Register, donate, buy a raffle ticket for chance to win huge basket, go to our "Crafts for a Cause" fundraiser on Thursday 10/19...more info below...
CRAFTS FOR A CAUSE FUNDRAISER at WEST SIXTH BREWERY - 10/19
BUY A RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A BASKET VALUED OVER $800!!!! - AVAILABLE THROUGH 10/21
Tickets are available for $20 each, only 100 to be sold. All funds go to Susan G Komen. Tickets are available at Lynn Imaging Lexington and Louisville locations (M-F 8am-5pm) and they will be sold at the Crafts for a Cause Fundraiser and Networking
event! Drawing will be held at Lynn Imaging's breakfast prior to race on 10/21. A huge thank you for the contributions from SMPS Kentucky, Lynn Imaging, Monster Color, West Sixth
Brewing, Saul Good
Hamburg, Sweet Mash, The Elkhorn
Tavern, The Candleberry
Co and Hartfield & Co.
AMANDA’S ARMY OF ANGELS
/ RACE FOR THE CURE - 10/21
Sign up now to join Amanda's Army in the Race for the Cure on
Saturday, October 21st! And don't miss the pre-race breakfast at 7:30am that Lynn Imaging is providing for team members!
Check out the link below for details. http://www.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=6914&pg=team&team_id=389217CRAFTS FOR A CAUSE FUNDRAISER at WEST SIXTH BREWERY - 10/19
Join us on Thursday, October 19th, 4:30-6:30pm, as we raise
money to beat breast cancer at one of
Lexington's best craft breweries! Click the link below for more information: http://smpskentucky.org/meetinginfo.php?id=153&ts=1505753372
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Scan is ALL CLEAR
Hi!
Hope all is well with you! I had a CT scan this morning and it's ALL CLEAR!!! My next one is in November!
All is going well. Living my crazy normal life. Since I posted, I gained my 10lb lost and now I've started a new plan to lose 10-15lb again. :) This is a good thing prior to football season starting! Maybe, just maybe, I will stick to this new plan! Other than that, my son turned 10 years old this month and I got to bake his cake as I have done each year. I cried when I had the chance to do it again this year. It's the little things I appreciate.
For me, I have resumed a normal life. I have bouts of deep thoughts, emotional moments, but mostly I have a fun, loving life where I adore my friends and family and always look for the next event, festival, opportunity to cookout.
When I am uncertain or just not sure I can handle the stress or heaviness of the situation, I do one thing...I pray. God relieves me of my anxiety and fear. God takes care of me. He puts everything in perspective for me.
Love to you. Hope all is well in your world. And you are in good health!
Xoxo Amanda
Hope all is well with you! I had a CT scan this morning and it's ALL CLEAR!!! My next one is in November!
All is going well. Living my crazy normal life. Since I posted, I gained my 10lb lost and now I've started a new plan to lose 10-15lb again. :) This is a good thing prior to football season starting! Maybe, just maybe, I will stick to this new plan! Other than that, my son turned 10 years old this month and I got to bake his cake as I have done each year. I cried when I had the chance to do it again this year. It's the little things I appreciate.
For me, I have resumed a normal life. I have bouts of deep thoughts, emotional moments, but mostly I have a fun, loving life where I adore my friends and family and always look for the next event, festival, opportunity to cookout.
When I am uncertain or just not sure I can handle the stress or heaviness of the situation, I do one thing...I pray. God relieves me of my anxiety and fear. God takes care of me. He puts everything in perspective for me.
Love to you. Hope all is well in your world. And you are in good health!
Xoxo Amanda
Monday, May 8, 2017
CT Scan Today
Hi. :) Today is my CT scan checkup. I am sitting here in waiting room. Already drank my 2 16oz milkshakes and no coffee yet this Monday morning. I also have treatment today. I have been doing well! Here are some updates...
-I turned 41 years old since I last post! Yay for birthdays!
-I decided to not run the half marathon. But this goal is not totally off my radar yet.
-Been eating better and have probably lost about 10lb only from removing a few bad habits.
-Had my hair trimmed and colored on 5/4. Have some gray to cover up :) not fully ready to come out of my blondie wigs. I was about 4-6 weeks later last time I went back for first hair appt. jumped the gun a little bit.
-Life has been my normal chaos with balance of work and home. This is good.
-Current treatments of Perjeta and Herceptin every 3 weeks is going ok. I am tired within about a 48 hour time frame after treatment. I find that do have to stop and nap. And I am not a napper! But this helps.
I will report back on my scan report today. Xoxo!! Love to you!
Got the results... CLEAR scan. :) next one is August 2017!
-I turned 41 years old since I last post! Yay for birthdays!
-I decided to not run the half marathon. But this goal is not totally off my radar yet.
-Been eating better and have probably lost about 10lb only from removing a few bad habits.
-Had my hair trimmed and colored on 5/4. Have some gray to cover up :) not fully ready to come out of my blondie wigs. I was about 4-6 weeks later last time I went back for first hair appt. jumped the gun a little bit.
-Life has been my normal chaos with balance of work and home. This is good.
-Current treatments of Perjeta and Herceptin every 3 weeks is going ok. I am tired within about a 48 hour time frame after treatment. I find that do have to stop and nap. And I am not a napper! But this helps.
I will report back on my scan report today. Xoxo!! Love to you!
Got the results... CLEAR scan. :) next one is August 2017!
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