Happy 3rd Birthday Sydney!

Today is Sydney's 3rd birthday, although she informed me that she's actually 4 today. Here is a photo below from her birthday party yesterday.


I am grateful that I was diagnosed just before her 2nd birthday as Sydney wasn't really completely aware of what was happening to Mommy. She's just getting to the age now where she is starting to worry about me and be concerned. I'm glad that the worst is behind me now and she won't really remember.

Most of you know that we decided to have Sydney after being married for 13 years. I guess there was a reason we waited so long to have her. It's much easier to go through something like cancer when you know you have a little one relying on you. It's very motivating and it keeps you from lying around feeling sorry for yourself (for the most part, anyway).

I've decided that today will be my last post to my blog. It's time to move on with the next chapter in my life.

I want to thank everyone, again, for all of their love and support. You have all helped me through a very difficult time in my life and I'll never forget it.

Several weeks ago I was at a party and a friend made a cake for us to celebrate. This pretty much sums up how I feel about the last year (see photo below).


Ass Kickin' Complete!

Love CJ

Back To Work

Mammogram - clear! Blood work - good!

Back to work - yeah!

All is good and I am headed back to work on June 4th, beginning part-time.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Love CJ

P.S. - Happy 16th Anniversary Pookie.....thanks for hanging in with me for so long.

Ah, THAT feels better!

Last night I had my first pedicure in a year (with my partner in crime, Rosie). My feet feel fabulous. Thanks to my Mom for the gift certificate!

Since the tingling in my feet has finally subsided I figured it was time to pamper my poor little feet. And boy did they need it.

I'm now wearing this awesome nail colour called Ruby Pumps! It's soooo my favourite new thing.

On Friday I have a follow-up appointment with Dr. Logan to discuss my latest blood work and my mammogram results from last week. I'm assuming that the mammogram is clear, or I would have heard by now. All we need now is the all clear on my blood work.

Perhaps if I flash my fancy new toes I'll get some excellent news!

Love CJ

Hello Everyone!

This is Colleen's Mom, Joan, better known to some people as Nana.

Since I don't have a computer, I have asked Colleen to convey the following message to you on her blog.

I would like to thank each and every one of you for the loving support you have given to my daughter, Colleen, this past year re: her breast cancer experience.

You will never know how much this has meant to me as her Mom.

Take care,
Joan

Annual Boob Squishing Day

Today I am headed to the hospital for my now annual mammogram. After that, I have a follow-up appointment with my surgeon.

Now I haven't wanted to be too preachy with this blog, but you're gonna get some today.

If you haven't had a mammogram yet and you're "at that age", you must go and have one. It might not be the most comfortable thing you've ever had done to your body, but a few minutes of discomfort could save your life.

If you are not "at that age", the very least you should be doing is checking yourself on a monthly basis and go to the doctor once a year for a check-up.

The mammogram I had last year saved my life. I am here today to tell my story.

My mother still has a daughter, my husband still has a wife, my friends still have a friend and most importantly......my baby girl still has a mother.

Enough said.

Love CJ