There are times when we see and feel all the chaos around us, it is overwhelming and discouraging. And then, there are these simple small things that empower you. Little but bright enough to make a darkest night! During our first day orientation, I introduced myself that my spirit animal is a potato because I … Continue reading Health Update: Little Things
This is an emotional, unedited, and raw entry of what I’m feeling. If I hurt you, I’m sorry. Three weeks working from 6:00AM to sometimes 6:00PM. An hour or so break means an hour nap in between. I can already feel my body weakening. I feel like a 90 year old man. My feet, my … Continue reading Diary Entry: My hope in Christ
Don’t lose sight of yourself. You are different for a reason. Take a look around you, even if you have a twin, you are still different. And that’s the beauty of it. Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN) is a chronic blood cancer. It used to be just a disorder or a disease, but when they found out … Continue reading One step at a time
Remember this is a diary entry, the feelings and emotions are raw! If I hurt you, I’m sorry. I’m just ranting. I hate this body right now. It is defective and expensive. When you thought you are all feeling great and strong, then suddenly you get weak and sick. I’ve only missed two days of … Continue reading Diary Entry: I’m tired
I pushed myself beyond my limit. I don’t even know if that is wise. I was physically exhausted. My legs were shaking, my ears were ringing, and I was to the point of dehydration. But, I have set my eyes on a goal, to reach the top, and nothing can stop me. The hardest part … Continue reading Angels Landing
Update regarding my health. Thank you for all the prayers. I hope I can bring good news, sadly, I will do my best to stay positive. The chemo pill, Hydroxyurea, is not working. It is actually causing my body to deteriorate and raising other problems and side effects. I have now mouth sores on both … Continue reading Health Update
What caused your cancer? GENE MUTATION – A gene called JAK2 mutated in my bone marrow. The purpose of the gene is to signal my cells to produce blood cells; red blood cells, white blood cells, and blood platelets. When it mutates, it keeps developing blood cells. Thus, making too many blood cells can be … Continue reading God is in control
I don’t even know how to start. This blog has been on my draft for weeks now. I guess I have to take you from the beginning. October 2018 – I went to my primary physician for my annual physical check up. I changed insurance, therefore, I changed my doctor. I usually get the regular … Continue reading ET: Phone Home, “I have a rare cancer”
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