Kickin Cancer with Klaas

I have had many requests to start a blog about my journey fighting cancer. I was diagnosed in February 2011 with Invasive Grade 3 Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Breast Cancer. I feel fortunate I have not had too many complications so far. I never thought I would be battling cancer at 31. I admire the strength in others who are or have fought cancer, especially children. I am not sure why I am going through this battle but I am not going to question or ponder on why me. I cannot change the diagnoses or the path I must take so I am using my energy to focus on fighting. I am hopeful in what the future holds for me and confident in my doctors. I have been blessed with the friends I have met throughout this experience. I cannot even express the inspirational stories I have heard through these amazing ladies. I am also very blessed to have support from my friends and family. Honestly I could not have made it this far without them. I am also the luckiest girl to have an amazing man and children in my life. Who else could say that they got engaged as a bald, cancer patient. He has stepped up to take care of me and my children. My kids are my light, my motivation to fight. Nothing lifts my spirits more than my kids expressing how cool it was to pull my hair out and telling me I look like a pirate after drawing my picture. They have helped me turn every step into something positive.

I am excited to blog my experience. My hope is noone will feel bad for me despite the days I am experiencing. Fighting cancer is not always easy but I know I have the strength to beat it. I will blog the good days and the bad days. Please know that I will get through and don't shed tears of sadness. Each day is one day closer to finishing treatments and reason to celebrate.

Each person in my life has been an inspiration. I love ya'll!