Monday, December 30, 2013
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Thyroid Cancer is Not an Easy Cancer
On our way home tonight My daughter asked who would take care of "her mamma" if I got sick. Of course I told her not to worry cause I will never get sick. But I really wanted to tell her how lucky I was to have her amazing daddy our amazing family and amazing friends help me. As the year comes to an end I am reminded how forever grateful I am for those near and far who helped me when I was sick and continue to help me!
I never really dealt with my cancer because I am a mother. I have to take care of my children and put them first. But every 6 weeks I go to the doctors and for blood test and it's at that moment I realize what I have been through. It's funny because there's this young lady at the lab I go to that is not friendly at all. But the minute she reads my lab slip and sees thyroid cancer in the notes for a diagnosis code her tone changes.
Thyroid cancer is not easy. No cancer is easy. No disease or diagnosis or pain is easy. Yes the survival rate of a thyroid cancer is high but I hear the mark is 10 yrs before you are in the clear. Our body cannot function without thyroid hormones. So I take replacements in the middle of the night since you have to be fasting, which are either too low and make me fat or if they get too high can trick my body into making thyroid tissues which they are afraid will come back as cancer tissue. Nothing easy about that!
I pray for us all to be healthy in 2014. I also believe that although at times I break down and vent to my husband or thyroid buddy, I truly believe what doesn't kill us really does make us stronger.
Every lesson in life makes us stronger!
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas
It's not just about the presents but the magic the day brings. Embrace it and love those around you!
Merry Christmas to you all!
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Her 1st Recital
It was her 1st recital. I was a nervous wreck for her. To be on such a big stage infront of all these people is huge for a 5 yr old- you would think. But it didn't phase her. She was great and I was so proud!
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Cupcake Wreath- Holiday Dessert
This was so much fun to make. I did it with my daughter and I must say I was impressed with the results.
You Need:
1 box cupcake mix
2 tubs of frosting- I got the holiday one so came already colored green
Green food dye
Festive sprinkles
Follow directions in back of box. Once cupcakes cool. Ice. Line in a circle.
Fill empty spots with icing. Add food coloring to make a darker green. Fill a zip lock bag with icing and cut tip.
Fill in not grooved areas with decorative sprinkles. 
Sweet eats!