Author Archives: michelle

Hi friends. Time for another update on the ole roller coaster that is my life these days. With my usual silver lining start, I can report that the chemo is treating me VERY well! Not much nausea and just a little more tired than usual. There can be some annoying side affects (most notably hand and foot … Continue reading »

Hi friends and family.  Let’s start with some good stuff before we dive into the not so good.  As this blog serves as a bit of a time capsule (alright, along with my prolific Facebooking), I want to keep this updated on life events as well as stupid cancer events.  We had a wonderful time … Continue reading »

Hi friends. Long overdue for an update. To be honest, it’s hard for me to blog when I’m feeling stressed and down. It’s such an uncomfortable way for me to feel since it’s so opposite of my normal mental state.  But this blog is all about capturing the ups and downs…so time to capture the … Continue reading »

Hi friends! LOTS of updates for you all, so dive into the fun.  Let’s start in true sunshine fashion with the good news..I’m done with radiation and my back feels better! Whoop! Radiation was an absolute breeze compared to my first time (I’ll start referring to that as Chapter 1). And finally I have some … Continue reading »

I feel like I need to name my cancer, since it’s going to be around for the forseeable future (aka years and years).  Something horrible and insulting, like “Horace” or “Butthead”.  I’m open to suggestions.  Anyhoo, I’m reaching that exhausted point that comes with thinking about something shitty for hours each day.  I told Brian … Continue reading »

Hi friends, Things are looking up in Cancer-land.  My radiation treatments are a breeze with no weird side affects, although no relief from back pain yet.  But that’s what pain pills are for, right? Much more significantly, I’ve heard from a number of amazing, strong women that have lived with Stage 4 cancer for YEARS … Continue reading »

Well crap…I did NOT want to resurrect this blog.  But unfortunately just 11 months after completing treatment, my cancer is back with a VENGEANCE (say that with a dramatic movie trailer voice).  So the start to this particular chapter began down in Tucson during my lovely sister’s wedding.  The morning of her wedding as I was reaching … Continue reading »

Hi friends and family!  Well I’ve been neglecting this blog horribly.  I think this will be my final blog for the time being.  Now that I am FINISHED with treatment!!!  Such a wonderful sentence to write.  I’ll fill you in on the last few weeks… The last 2 weeks of radiation treatment were actually pretty … Continue reading »

Happy New Year friends and family! I have to say, I’m certainly ready to say adios to 2011. This has been the hardest year of my life, however in some ways it’s also been the most rewarding. I’ve expereinced a new depth of love from my closest friends, discovered amazing generosity in others, met the … Continue reading »

Wow…I have seriously neglected Sunshine & Kittens!  It’s hard to find time to update my dear blog now that I’m back to work full time.  But before I jump into recent updates, a quick note about the end of chemo. I got to finally say goodbye to chemo (thanks for all your help, now get … Continue reading »