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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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, . . .
When Jeff & I connected with family and friends to inform them of his cancer diagnosis, it was a mixed bag of emotions for all. Nervousness, sadness, disbelief but hopeful. Jeff was calm, cool and collected about everything that was going to be involved and I reassured them Jeff was . . .
In a previous blog post, I briefly touched on Jeff’s unexpected Cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatments that all began in January of 2022. What started as discomfort and fullness in his stomach, quickly turned to the three words you NEVER want to hear “You have Cancer”. Although the doctors . . .
In my last blog post, I briefly touched on my new strategy, “The Art of Day by Day”. It was very important to me after everything that had happened last year, that I create a formula for myself to start over again. I needed to put the train back . . .
What a crazy past year it has been! My first year living in Mexico has been a bit of a roller coaster ride filled with new experiences, separation from my husband, friends and family, Covid-19, new clients, new friendships, learning a new language and an abundance of sunshine. It . . .
They say a picture can speak 1000 words... I will try to do this in less. Here I am in Ajijic Mexico, Coaching, advertising, learning Spanish and yes soaking in some of the great weather! 4200 kms away is my husband Jeff, working, completing his Masters, and surviving the Canadian . . .
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