How is Rach/cancer journey

How is Rach/cancer journey current updates related to my second battle with ovarian cancer

08/29/2024

DEAR UNIVERSE,

I am no longer troubled by the challenges I face daily. ADHD does not interfere with my life; it enhances it in great ways. I am everything I intend and wish to be. I have deep, meaningful bonds and connections with my children and family, and they are enough for me.

I take care of myself, my home, and my belongings. I clean and organize my living spaces. I tend to my personal hygiene, diet, health, and appearance daily. I use my time wisely and responsibly. I care about myself, my life, and my future. I have a strong work ethic and am willing to work hard. I know my abilities and worth, and I put effort into everything I do.

I live intentionally. I am kind, empathetic, and care about others. I have boundaries and limitations, and I know what realistic expectations are. I stand up for and protect myself, my family, my loved ones, my pets, and my belongings. I love myself and believe others love me too. I am grateful and appreciate myself and everything I have.

I care about and maintain the appearance of my home and belongings. I accept others as they choose to be. I help all living creatures in need that are placed in my path. I keep only what I need and wants that I can maintain and that bring me joy.

Universe, thank you for providing everything I need, precisely when needed.

I've been on the experimental hormone therapy for about 3 months now. Today I'm getting CT scans to find out if & how m...
07/19/2024

I've been on the experimental hormone therapy for about 3 months now. Today I'm getting CT scans to find out if & how much the treatment has affected the cancer. I have an hour to drink the delicious contrast 🤢 on top of the 3 pretreatment pills I had to take because I'm allergic to the IV contrast. OH, I could not have anything but sips of water starting at midnight so I also have an empty stomach. I'll just be sitting in the waiting room for another 45 minutes with a vomit bag sniffing an alcohol prep pad to keep me from barfing🤞

Rae Sunshine Reed is not the first "free" puppy I rescued. At Papillion days a couple years ago, a husky breeder was off...
05/31/2024

Rae Sunshine Reed is not the first "free" puppy I rescued. At Papillion days a couple years ago, a husky breeder was offering Athena free to anyone who would take her because she did not have the desired "husky" markings and the breeder was not able to sell her. She was so sweet, funny & loving.
As she often does, my sister Beckey Lehr flicked her magic help wand and helped me find Athena the perfect loving family and forever home, so fast.
I would never walk away from a free puppy or one in need, I would take a whole litter to find them the homes they deserve, no matter what species and my sister will likely assist in ensuring proper homes and futures for whatever I take on.

05/25/2024

YARD SALE FUNDRAISER UPDATE

Despite a few setbacks and oversights, my sale was a success.

Day one, Thursday: I had no tables, so it was after noon before I could start setting up. This was actually fine because business didn’t pick up until after 5:00 PM, and I stayed open past 8:00 PM.

Day two: I was exhausted from day one, and the two weeks of preparation were catching up with me as well. Again, I did not open as early as planned, but I also stayed open late, so it worked out. Two of my very good friends showed up to shop but also brought items to donate for the sale. ♥️

Day three: I started a bit earlier and left a friend to tend to my sale while my dad and I went back home to get more boxes of items to sell. When we got back to the sale, two more friends were there to shop and had also brought items to donate. I have amazing friends! After they left, I realized I hadn’t put out any sale signs, so I put out a few.

Day four, the last day, also Mother’s Day: I opened around 10ish. There were only shoppers here and there, but I still sold quite a bit. Storms were predicted around 4 PM, so I started closing just before 3. While cleaning up the sale and just before it started pouring rain, I received a blessing that melted my heart like a popsicle on a hot summer sidewalk. I’ll share that story in my next post.

So, after two weeks of preparing and then a four-day sale, I was able to gratefully compensate for help, as well as take care of and stop worrying daily about these:

*Bought BK and Taco Bell for my two helpers, my dad and friend Teresa, who helped make it all possible.
*Gave my friend’s son $10 for helping load, unload, and transport sale items with his truck.
*Paid yearly license fees for all of my pets. They were due March 15th, so I also paid outrageous late fees.
*Bought the biggest bags of cat and dog food, chicken pellets, scratch grain, black oil sunflower seeds, a huge box of Milk-Bone dog treats, cat treats, cat litter, and mulch and wood flake coop bedding.
*Special Kitty saw the vet, she needed an antibiotic shot and dewormer.
*Bought large sizes of laundry soap, dryer sheets, dish soap, bleach, cleaners, and disinfectant wipes. I was either out of or nearly out of these essentials.
*Put $20 in my gas tank.
*The last $10 I used to tip the waitress when my mom took me out to eat at Texas Roadhouse.

It has taken me nearly a week to rest and recover, but it was well worth the peace of mind. Thank you so much to all who contributed in any way. I am so humbled and grateful.

I am planning and hope to have another sale the weekend after Memorial Day. I still have items left from the sale and have received a whole lot more to sell.

YARD SALE FUNDRAISER UPDATEI've posted that I'm planning a yard sale fundraiser soon. My intentions were to have it next...
04/29/2024

YARD SALE FUNDRAISER UPDATE

I've posted that I'm planning a yard sale fundraiser soon. My intentions were to have it next weekend May 2nd-5th. With the crisis from the tornadoes, i feel it would be best to postpone for now. Maybe shoot for the 9th-12th but not definitive. This will also give me more time to gather more items to sell & to prepare a much better sale. I anticipate a fairly big sale, with a variety of many nice items available. Weather will play a big part as well. I'll post the date & location when I know for sure.
I am still accepting & appreciate donations for the sale. Please message me to arrange pick up. Thank you for your time

FINANCIAL TOXICITY OF CANCER, HOW I'M TAKING MATTERS INTO MY OWN HANDS A cancer diagnosis impacts far more than our heal...
04/28/2024

FINANCIAL TOXICITY OF CANCER, HOW I'M TAKING MATTERS INTO MY OWN HANDS

A cancer diagnosis impacts far more than our health. Mental, emotional & spiritual aspects of our lives are put to the test. But cancer often hits hard in our financial aspect, as I can personally attest, and U.S. statistics paint a grim picture.
Even if health insurance covers all medical procedures, treatments, and prescriptions, many additional expenses associated with cancer remain uncovered. Unless you've been impacted by cancer in some way, these out of pocket expenses may not come to mind.
For instance; medical mask are necessary for chemo patients due to compromised immune system. These are often an out of pocket expense. Gas to get to the many appointments, diet changes get costly, clothes can easily become an expense due to weight gain or loss or an implanted medical device. Laundry soap, hand sanitizer, medical gloves, special equipment, even items that may not be necessity but simple ease pain.. out of pocket. Some of us have to leave or take time off from our jobs. Not only making it difficult to cover out of pocket expenses but everyday living expenses like housing, utilities, insurance, food & pets. Though there are many organizations that offer financial assistance to help with the financial impact of cancer, these one time grants are on a first come first serve basis, require verifications & paperwork that can be a challenge itself when battling cancer. They can also have wait lists, or run out of funds when your next on the list.
For me, the financial toxicity of cancer significantly impacts my life daily. I am proactive as much as my health allows & I consciously avoid falling into a "victim" mentality. Some days i struggle to keep a positive mindset, though. I know the universe will provide all I need, when I need. I believe this without a doubt! I have been preparing for a yard sale fundraiser & recently received a generous donation of items to sell. Thank you Universe & thank you Autumn from Badass Women Tribe If you have any items you would like to donate for the sale, please message me to arrange pick up. Thank you for taking the time to read my post.

04/27/2024

In Oct. 2018, a baseball sized mass was found in my right o***y. Come surgery time that December, it grew to soccer ball size & spread all over the inside of my abdomen. I had low grade ovarian cancer, stage 3c. Radical hysterectomy, 6 rounds of chemo, a positive mentality & fight attitude.. I beat nearly stage 4 cancer in 8 months. June 7 2019 officially in remission & stayed in 5 years.
Nov 11 2023 relapse, another mass, same ovarian cancer, affecting multiple digestive organs, stage 2. Started same chemo treatments but on the 3rd infusion my body immediately starts going into shock because Im having an allergic reaction to the only successful treatment for the difficult type of cancer I have. We try 2 rounds of different chemo with no luck . Currently, I'm taking experimental hormone treatments, 2 weeks in. This 2nd fight has been constant challenges, setbacks & hospital stays.

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