One Year Later

This was me, May 1, 2013, at my very first chemo session.  One year later, I was able to go spend a fabulous, creative (cancer-free) weekend with some of my best girls – some of the same girls that helped get me through the last year!! Feeling so thankful and SO BLESSED!!

I went for my 3-month check up with Doc Onc on the 5^th.  He said that everything looked good. Had labs drawn.  I was complaining about feeling fatigued, so he checked my thyroid and iron levels – everything is normal.  Just going to have to make sure that I am getting plenty of rest, drinking plenty of water, eating right (ugh), and exercise.  I go in on the 16^th for my mammogram.  Piece of cake!

Bra-Vo Art Walk 2013

They didn't have a "currently kicking butt" sash, so they gave me a "Survivor" one.

On Saturday, October 5th, I participated in the Bra-Vo Art Walk. Myself, as well as other breast cancer survivors, family members and caregivers expressed their courage, strength and hope over the past few months using a bra as their canvas. These bras were then "purchased" and displayed in various businesses in Uptown Whittier to support breast cancer survivors, increase awareness of breast cancer and raise funds for the PIH Health Patricia L. Scheifly Breast Health Center.  Saturday was the kick-off to the month long art show for Breast Cancer Awareness.

My bra, "With Brave Wings She Flies", is on display at Pour Le Bain (that's me with the owner, Marilin Brinegar).  My friend Christine's bra, "Pink Cupcake" (which she dedicated to me!) is on display at Mozart the Salon.

Goodies at Village Sweets!

More bras on display!

Bras will be on display all month long, so go check them out! You can find a map of all the locations here: Uptown Whittier Association.

Craft for a Cure

Christine, Karin and ME!

On September 28th, I spent a wonderful day at Craft for a Cure - "Sweet Sisterhood".  My uber talented friend, Denise Hahn (who's mom is now a 7-year breast cancer survivor), has for the last 6 years hosted a crafting event and donated all of the proceeds to Breast Cancer Research and Prevention.  Who knew that this year, I would end up being the guest of honor!

1. Our teacher, Karin, whipping up some "frosting", 2. Teah happily making cupcakes,
3. Cheryl and Terry goofing, 4. My faux cupcakes

We made Karin Smolinski's lovely plaster cupcakes, a little Fabric Collage dress by Denise Hahn, and a super fun charm project from Jennifer Priest of Hydrangea Hippo. The teachers and hostesses donated everything for the event so all of the money raised went to help support breast cancer research.  Thank you, Denise, for a special day!


Lunch was prepared by Andrea Villareal, and provided by Redlands Ford.

1. Cheryl making a charm, 2. My charms, 3. Cheryl's collage dress, 4. Christine hard at work.

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