Author: Kelly

In this ever-changing world, sometimes, it feels like all we do is fight. The fight begins before we are even born.  From the minute a mother goes into labor until the minute her baby is born, it’s an uphill battle for the mother and the baby to stay alive. The mother has to endure tremendous amount of pain and discomfort in order to allow her baby to be born.…

As I recall details of my cancer and share them with others, I often joke and laugh at different parts of my experience. Cancer is a tough battle and being a cancer survivor can cause you to have life-long side effects that may be tough as well so it is important to keep a light heart. I try not to…

As I was laying on my hospital bed with the worst sick feeling overwhelming my body the oncologist walked through the room door and proceeded to inform me the worst news, I had ever heard in my life, the test results and probability of survival.  I turned to look at my mom and then back to the doctor.  I felt like everything stopped for a second as…

As a cancer survivor, I track time in terms of years of remission.  I am well of aware of time and celebrate my milestones in continuing to be a cancer survivor.  On the other hand, I have found myself being afraid to move forward on certain dreams.  I have surpassed the threshold of the higher probability of having my cancer…

Being a cancer warrior and survivor, I would like to tell you all that I have my life completely in order and have a clear vision for my life.  Unfortunately, like many people, I don’t have it all together.  I continue to face challenges and unforeseen circumstances which causes me to face new battles in life.  In reality, I see…

Life can sometimes become a monotonous routine.  For me, I have developed a pre-set schedule for each day except for the weekend when I am off from work.  Although having a routine and schedule is highly effective in tackling necessary daily tasks, I have found myself sticking to the same activities even after work.  My life was becoming stale and…

Changes can come into our lives unexpectedly for a number of reasons.  At least, that is how it felt like to me, when I encountered the unexpected change in my life such as the cancer diagnosis. I was not ready to face this unexpected change and had a hard time dealing with my reality.  This drastic, dramatic change truly disrupted my way of living. I was not comfortable with all the overwhelming changes that I…

During these dreadful, hot summer days, the possibility of rain is welcomed in hopes for cooler, refreshing days.  I enjoy seeing the rain fall from the sky and after the rain I enjoy watching the rainbows that sometimes form in the sky.  In that moment it brings pure and utter joy to my life. However, the weather change also brings with it excruciating  pain all over my body.  Change…

Research and Development is a constant phrase used in conversations regarding cancer in an effort to find a cure or how to prevent cancer.  With the countless hours and money spent in research for the different types of cancer, nobody has been able to truly pinpoint who will get cancer.  All data illustrates that Cancer does not discriminate against age, gender, color, race,…

Countless times in my life, I have experienced moments of mental weakness. In other words, I have found myself fixating on the negative events happening in my life.  Needless to say, I have questioned God on why my path has been so difficult?  Why do I continue to endure what appears to be endless obstacles in my life? When will this trials and tribulations end? Don’t…