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I love you all and thank you for asking what we need. Here is my response today. I am infinitely grateful to all of you. And also, I’m sad. And mad. What I need — Permission to grieve Encouragement, … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2023
I have been home 48 hours from surgery, and I am far from finding my own words to hold this experience. I’m crying a lot – I’m still so sad to be here, and also, holding grief for so many … Continue reading
(Burke posting) Krista is home from surgery. It went as it was supposed to go. I don’t want to say “successful” because it’s all very painful and I know Krista is grieving. But the cancer was removed and doesn’t appear … Continue reading
I saw another oncologist yesterday. I took notes. I could share those with you. I feel like I am supposed to give a medical-terms filled update. But the outlook is still mostly on the spectrum of hopeful-to-we-don’t-know. I have seen … Continue reading
I have a surgery date: Monday, Sept. 25. I am still devastated about having cancer and needing surgery (feels like stating the obvious), but also, having a date on the calendar feels relieving. My surgery will be at Swedish Hospital. … Continue reading
One day I didn’t have cancer. And then one day I did. Which is not true, but it’s how a cancer diagnosis feels. I felt good. I was running and swimming all summer. I was starting a new graduate program. … Continue reading