Debbie downer I am not

 This blog will not always be a Debbie downer cuz who wants to read that? That’s depressing. I have stage two breast cancer. It’s totally curable. I may have to kill my body to kill the cancer but then it’s going to be gone. 

I’m feeling okay today. My body is a little achey but overall I’m good. I can’t get out of bed but hey that’s okay. I make a trip downstairs to the kitchen then realize oh shoot I don’t feel so good and head back up to my room. 😆 but what are we on now- day 4? Four down 400 more to go. 

Not sure which way my roller coaster line is headed right now. Am I still headed down for a few more days? Have I hit rock bottom? Am I on the recovery?  Who knows. I guess we’ll see how it goes tomorrow. 


Comments

  1. Amy Devey RippleJanuary 10, 2022 at 8:08 PM

    Look at you, going all the way down stairs on only day 4! Your a rockstar 🤩. #teamlindsey

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  2. WhitneyJanuary 10, 2022 at 8:27 PM

    You've got this! Take one day at a time!

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  3. KatieJanuary 10, 2022 at 9:52 PM

    Lindsey! I just saw on Insta that you have breast cancer. I'm so sorry. Sending prayers your way!

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  4. saraJanuary 11, 2022 at 9:49 AM

    Your yoda reference was fantastic. See- still cracking jokes. This is why you’re awesome.

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  5. Denise P.January 11, 2022 at 8:21 PM

    One day at a time. 😘😘😘😘

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