Tag Archives: T’s Cancer Chronicles

Welcome Back!

Posted on February 27, 2014 by tcereska

Welcome Back! That is what my 4 year old son said as I shuffled into the house 4 days after a ridiculously complex reconstruction surgery. His bright eyes and eager smile along with his 20 month old sister’s enthusiastic, “Hiiiiiii!” … Continue reading →

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I walk away…

Posted on November 14, 2013 by tcereska

Today was the last day of a 28 day straight radiation regimen. Today is also exactly 7 1/2 months since Lola dropped into my life. It’s been a fast and furious journey. One that not only caught me by surprise … Continue reading →

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Tikkun Olam

Posted on November 6, 2013 by tcereska

Goodbye 2013. Although you have taught me more than I was ever prepared for, I am not sorry to see you come to an end. I am stronger, more inspired, and more aware. You have proven to me that my … Continue reading →

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Exhaling

Posted on September 5, 2013 by tcereska

Last night Derek came home and asked if he could talk with me away from the kids and my parents. He had such an intense look on his face that I almost shook him find yelled, “Tell me. Tell me … Continue reading →

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The day

Posted on August 30, 2013 by tcereska

8/26/2013…For days now I have been hit multiple times with heavy blows. Out if no where the heaviness of the last 5 months takes my breath away and leaves me doubled over. As ready as I am for Lola to … Continue reading →

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I am really struggling, right now.  I am  going through the motions of the day and my head is in a fog.  It is two weeks until my double mastectomy.  I am officially losing it.  I am emotional, angry, bothered … Continue reading →

Posted on August 14, 2013 by tcereska | 3 Comments

Round 5

Posted on August 7, 2013 by tcereska

  I’ve had a tougher recovery with my last round and not as much drive to post or write. However, this is from my journal on Round 5. Who knew when I moved to Utah in the 3rd grade that … Continue reading →

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Round 4

Posted on July 25, 2013 by tcereska

Downhill from here. Lola our fight is clearly running out. You are neither as nasty as you appeared nor as tough as you think. Round 4 today, and I am ready. Armed with one of my best friends, Angelina and … Continue reading →

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Listen for it…

Posted on July 25, 2013 by tcereska

I realize I haven’t posted about my last two rounds of chemo and I will. They were extremely memorable days and ones I like to share. However, I could’t go to bed tonight without telling the world that tomorrow marks … Continue reading →

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Be extraordinary

Posted on July 17, 2013 by tcereska

Do something extraordinary (extra-ordinary) today. Offer a smile to a stranger, make an effort to change a negative thought or action, start a strand of good deeds by helping someone else. Do this without expecting any recognition or reward and … Continue reading →

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