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The Johnson’s Journey

We have completed the screening application for foster care and will be submitting it Monday!!! How exciting?! And absolutely scary at the same time. I'm sure this will be an emotional roller in itself, but there's nothing we can't handle. ♥️ Plus, Levi really wants a little brother or sister. 😜 I have also accepted… Continue reading The Johnson’s Journey

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UPDATE, finally.

Well, it's definitely been a while since I've written a post. The last couple weeks of recovery from my surgery have been a whirlwind of emotions, pain, and overall understanding. Finally, every day is only getting better, and I had a doctor's appointment that was filled with great news (good lord, I needed that). I… Continue reading UPDATE, finally.

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Second Surgery: ✅

Six. Half a dozen. Three times two. There is a six minute lock out time lapse between my self-issued pain medication. Doesn't seem like a long time, right? It is. 😡 I will admit, my pain has become much more manageable, but this is definitely SO much more than the laparoscopic procedure. A lot of… Continue reading Second Surgery: ✅

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T – 2 Days

I'm now two days away from my surgery and I'll be completely honest, I'm terrified. I could wake up to one ovary removed, both, a full hysterectomy, and even a chemo port put in. Im trying my very best to remain optimistic, but boy, is that hard. I had pre-op blood work done this morning… Continue reading T – 2 Days

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More Than Cancer

Because my life is so much more than cancer, let's talk about something I'm super passionate about: running. I've always struggled with my weight and used asthma as my crutch giving reason as to why I couldn't (wouldn't) work out. Unhappy with my self- image I began exercising, watching what I ate, and ultimately, discovered… Continue reading More Than Cancer

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Here We Go

My first step toward advocacy and promoting awareness will be participating in The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life event tomorrow. This is the first of many steps I plan to take in order to advocate, provide awareness, share my journey, and inspire others. I refuse to be defined by cancer and I hope my… Continue reading Here We Go

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Glück: Defined.

I'm sure some of you are curious as to why the title of my blog is foreign: glück. Or maybe you're not, but I'm going to tell you anyways. 😜 My husband, Nathan, has an incredible memory and is seriously one of the most intelligent individuals I have ever met. When we first met, he… Continue reading Glück: Defined.