Welcome to my blog. The purpose for my blog is to provide information concerning cancer and topics surrounding cancer. Since the upstart of my blog, more and more information is available online. I hope my blog might be your one stop in directing you to the information you are looking for.
I also want to bring to your attention a valuable resource on the side bar. I linked other Christian cancer blogs that are cancer specific. When I was in treatment I followed a CaringBridge journal, similar to a blog, about a woman who had lymphoma and was one year ahead of me in her treatment and recovery.
Wendy was my “in the trenches” support, she was so very valuable to me. Not only did I read her journal, she was kind enough to call me occasionally to see how I was doing. In the midst of my storm, Wendy was the ever bright, blinking lighthouse and alerted me to what was coming ahead, and what did come was more fierce than the storm I was already in.
I am in contact with a few of the blog authors. I find their stories compelling and one blog in particular, thought provoking. I am so impressed with their approach to their cancer diagnose and treatment, and for some, recurrence.
During my treatment and recovery I kept a CaringBridge journal documenting the highs and lows of my journey. The link to my journal is found on the side bar. I prefaced the journal with an “introductory” page giving the reader an overview of my CaringBridge journal.
If you are interested to read more about me and my cancer journey on my CaringBridge site, please click on the link to the right. I highlighted a few of what I consider my milestone entries by including the date and page where you can read about that account. What follows here is a copy of my introductory page.
I thank you for your readership. It is my goal for this blog to grow with more articles, information and resources. If you have any suggestions, you may send me a comment by clicking on “Your voice . . . contact me”.
The introduction to my CaringBridge Journal
- Entries of interest
- “A Bit of Anger”, December 7, 2008, pg. 6
- “Going Home”, December 9, 2008, pg. 69
May 2008. The kids fly in from California, Chad; Nevada, Christy; and Montana, Carrie!
November 5, 2008. Proving I can do it! I face my auto stem cell transplant by a personal challenge of 1/4 mile jog!
February 23, 2009 – 100 day post transplant appointment. Cancer free! Dr. Cao and Greta.
March 14, 2009. My best four-legged friend, Madaline.
July 17, 2009. My first Relay for Life event with my cancer support group.
One of many post treatment blood draws. My son, Chad, just happens to be a phlebotomist.
Book III – Depression
December 30, 2009, pg. 94 – PTSD. My time with my therapist, Sally, who helped me with my internal search and the healing of my pain and hurt from my unexpected journey with cancer.
- Entries of interest
- “Sorting It Out”, December 30, 2009, pg. 94
- “Disguising My Pain”, January 5, 2010, pg. 94
- “Integrating My Life Into the Balance of My Future”, February 2, 2010, pg. 95
- “Hold On. Don’t Let Go or Give Up. Just Hold On.”, February 10, 2010, pg. 97
- “Tapestry”, August 26, 2010, pg. 103
Snow Canyon, Utah, March 18, 2010. I met Larry, the man I mentored after his transplant.
Wendy and I meet! March 23, 2010
The Grand Tetons,Wyoming, August 7, 2010. Mark and Gail Mizu and Dale and I.
“Tapestry”, August 26, 2010, pg. 103, CaringBridge journal
Book IV – Living Again
April 12, 2011, pg. 105 – Advocate of Hope. My purpose and my call, an advocate of hope.
- “Sailing”, June 23, 2011, pg. 105
July 30, 2011. Sailing on the NorEastern, Flathead Lake, Montana, USA
The Voice: a Christian cancer blog 
Wanted to first Thank You for your positive story and an update on how you are doing?
Stacy
I remain very well. It is a wonderful feeling to not think about MCL every day! I never thought this day would come . . .
I would like to write a follow up regarding my health. I plan on doing this soon. Another bit of excitement is I am traveling to Peru to hike the Inca Trail with 6 other marvelous women. Six years ago I would have never even considered this! My, how time heals!
Hi Cindy. I am Michael W. I have been reading your blog. You are a true inspiration. I was diagnosed with mantle cell stage 4 in October 2012. I did RChop and autologous transplant. I am now in a clinical at City of Hope in Southern Ca. The treatment I am doing is maintenance chemo for two years. The drugs being used are Valcade and Retuxin. The most challenging part of the treatment was the RChop as I had CMV in my lungs. (viral pneumonia) This was misdiagnosed and I was in and out of the hospital for several weeks. I then switched my treatments to The City of Hope. This was a much better fit. I have a lot of people praying for me. I have not experienced fear or depression. I feel blessed for that. I truly owe that to the lord. We have seven kids and 13 grandchildren and three more on the way. I have a lot to live for and have done a pretty good job of living one day at a time. Stay strong and keep up the great attitude and stay healthy. Mick
Thanks Cindi! I am blessed by your “ship’s log” so to speak… and so happy to see you happy and whole in the Lord!
I’ve been reading your blog…..SO inspirational! I’ll be “following”, and look forward to your future posts : ) God bless you.
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