FUEL THE DAY
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Welcome to my blog “fuel the day”. A space I have created to explore navigating the transitions in my life, career, and travel. These topics may resonate with you and the transitions you may be experiencing in your life, career, or wellbeing. Please join me as I too continue to Dream It, Believe It and Achieve It !
What I learned……
Recently I embarked on a whirlwind 2-week road trip with my best friend Sher as well as our friend Alex who tagged along for a couple of days. I am going to give you some insight into some of things I learned about myself along the way, but first some . . .
All Roads from Radiation Treatments are BUMPY!
In August 2022, it was determined by Dr. Padilla and the radiologist that Jeff would require 3 ½ weeks of radiation treatment. First, they did a Cat Scan, then tattooed Jeff with little dots in and around this stomach region to show where they would blast that little gremlin with . . .
Never Judge A Book By It’s Cover
In June & July 2022, Jeff had his 4, 5 and 6th chemo treatments. The cumulative affect he experienced was a daily occurrence. It wasn’t just the fatigue, skin sensitivity, and nausea, this was a mental toll as well. The feeling of just wanting it to be over, tired of . . .
A Barber, A Port, and a Pet scan
When Jeff began to lose his hair, it started bit by bit, and then it became a daily occurrence. Once again, Jeff handled it fairly well. It wasn’t a vanity thang, it was a reminder of his daily battle with cancer. I would say to Jeff “is it time?” meaning . . .
You never forget the first treatment…….
The first of Jeff’s Chemo treatments was nerve racking and a little bit fear of the unknown. Would he be sick? React badly to the medications? Would the chemo and immunotherapy medications all work? We considered driving ourselves into the treatments in Guadalajara every 21 days, but changed our minds, . . .
Should we stay…..or Should we go?
This was the question Jeff & I asked ourselves when he was diagnosed with Stage 2 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. It was also the question that friends and family asked as well. It was not a decision we arrived at lightly or even quickly. When we had received all the information surrounding . . .
