Hi, remember me? It’s been a while since I’ve been here but I’m hoping to be here more. Writing has always been very therapeutic for me.
So, “the best kind of cancer” has been the odd, but strangely comforting way folks are keeping me positive about my diagnosis: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. What I thought was a bad case of pneumonia turned out to be a mass on my right lung. It was filling my lung and the area around my heart with fluid, leaving me breathless and sending me into coughing fits that caused people to turn away in disgust. I don’t blame them. Even I was grossing myself out!
I’ve spent the past week in the hospital getting that fluid drained, which requires a startling amount of needle prodding and x-raying. As you can see, those things turn me into a sniveling ninny.
(my mom loves to take pictures)
Oh, and the extra 11 pounds that have managed to stealthily creep their way into my cheeks? Doctors have reassured me those are simply a side-effect of all the fluids they’ve pumped into me before surgery. So it IS safe to eat something. In fact, it’s encouraged. Strongly. Ms Sanchez, please eat something already!
I’ve already had my pity party. No one was invited. Now I’m turning my attention to taking it one day at a time. The nurses make it easy by writing my daily goals on the blackboard in my room.
I don’t mean to brag, but I am far surpassing these goals on a daily basis. It’s the Filipino in me.
I’m not ready for visitors just yet, and besides I’ll probably be out shortly. I’ll likely begin my first chemotherapy treatment soon. I’ll finally get to see if my man truly believes that I would be beautiful even if I was bald :).
Jessica Sanchez: Let's Be Honest... 
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March 17, 2013 at 5:14 am
Taby Burton
Jess-I am in such awe on how strong and positive you’re being during this curve ball that life has thrown at you. I am happy that you have such a great man in your life to support you. Continue being positive and I know everything will get better. I will keep you in my prayers and send positive thoughts towards you. You’re an amazing woman and I admire your strength XO
March 17, 2013 at 5:25 am
Joey Bischoff
you will always be beautiful Jess I know you have the thoughts and prayers of every body whose lives you touch every morning I will be praying for you and sending you nothing but my best vibes you see I owe you Jessica I have been in a lot of pain with damage to my lumber and cervical spine laid up fore a couple of months.I would not sleep much so i was up at all kind of times and catching you on the news would take my mind off my back I know you will be just fine you are smart beautiful and strong a triple threat I found that if I just keep my mind focused and keep moving step by step it ain’t pretty but I am walking and it keeps getting better every day you will be back soon I know you will be but till then I will be thinking of you and praying for you step by step……….Joey……………
March 17, 2013 at 5:43 am
Victor R.
We’re all praying for you!!! Get better quickly.
Your cuz, Victor
March 17, 2013 at 5:48 am
Kevin Keegan
You are in my prayers as you get ready to kick cancer’s butt! You’ve got this. And on the tough days, just remember how much your family, Greg, and all your friends love you.
March 17, 2013 at 8:48 am
eusie king
Hello jessica.,
Be strong, we miss you every day, but now we understand..Keep hope
in your heart I know HE will hear your prayer…
You are always, in our prayer. Today is Sunday ,will be in the church.
Keep your spirit up & you’ll be okay. God will always guide you for your
speedy recovery…We love you… Smile..
March 17, 2013 at 9:22 am
Larry Churchill
God bless you, may His grace comfort and keep you…!
March 17, 2013 at 10:23 am
Bridgett Ellison
Jess, we love and miss you! Hurry up and feel better! Everyone’s praying for you over here and we want to see you when you’re ready. We believe Jesus is still healing and working miracles! May God’s peace, strength and glory be with you 🙂
March 17, 2013 at 11:32 am
Jackie B
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you well and a speedy recovery. I have a feeling you’ll be one those chicks that can rock a bald head! : )
March 17, 2013 at 12:05 pm
Paul
Dear Jessica,, I will pray for you daily. You will be back before you know it. God bless you.
March 17, 2013 at 12:17 pm
rie crisp
Sending prayers and love to you and your family.Stay strong and keep up the positive attitude,even on the bad days,it really does help.
March 17, 2013 at 1:02 pm
Greg Rainha
Every time i go to the diagnostic clinic out here, I am sure to carry around my “profile” packet. That thing contains all sorts of fun stuff like:
– my chartings
– my ultrasounds (they’re not just for women anymore!)
– bloodwork results
– anemia plots
– visit records
It’s kind of a big folder. But it goes everywhere with me – even in my backpack, which I always keep on me (work, drives, etc).
HOW ARE YOU HANDLING THE NEEDLES WITHOUT A FOLDER?!?!
Every time I get blood pans, I need me my folder – for it is also capable of blocking the sight of someone sticking me with a piece of hollowed out metal and drainingfluidfrommeeeeeohmygod..!… >_<
It's very versatile, as folders go.
Are you a hand-breaker perhaps? Mrs. Juainez (takes my blood) had to change me to chair-holding, as her hands couldn't take my super strong grip. I mean, I lift. So it's understandable.
Hang in there Jess! And anyway, you'll be able to find out what it would be like if you were a blonde, a redhead, or even an emo hipster with blue hair. Thankfully, yours will grow back in due time 🙂
March 17, 2013 at 1:10 pm
Marian Elavsky
Jessica: You’ll be in my prayers for your recovery. Marian
March 17, 2013 at 1:29 pm
tawny harris
Thinking of you honey
March 17, 2013 at 2:12 pm
debbie leonhardt
Jessica, we will say a lot of prayers and stay positive that is what gets a lot of people through and we will see you on channel 6 real soon
March 17, 2013 at 2:37 pm
Cathia Epps
Wow, sorry here this…I love watching you on the news…delivering the traffic report…my prayers her with you and your family. I wish you peace and blessings! Take care…nice picture of you and your man…lol..Keep smiling!!
March 17, 2013 at 2:37 pm
Thomas Smith
I came here to Palm Bay to help out my little sister who is a cancer survivor, breast cancer, she lost both. Hand in there Jess, will pray for you…
March 17, 2013 at 2:41 pm
Vivian
Wishing you the best. Miss you on the morning news. Sending prayers your way.
March 17, 2013 at 2:42 pm
Devi Roach
I am so very sorry to learn of your illness. I will pray for you and your recovery, Jessica. Best wishes, Devi
March 17, 2013 at 2:42 pm
Rose Bradshaw
Praying for u 2 make a full recovery…… miss u b waiting 4 ur return !!!~~~
March 17, 2013 at 2:43 pm
Sunshine McQuown
*Hey in there younglady ~ Your a strong woman … and we ( your family ~ friends & Local 6 Views ), have your back younglady ~ you got thisbeat … In Our Thoughts *n Prayers Daily ~ Take Care ~ And Don`t Play Nice … Big ~ (( HUGS ))…
From: Sunny*nOcala*
@};– ; —-
March 17, 2013 at 2:47 pm
Missy Cannon
I’m so sorry to hear of your diagnosis but am sure with all the wonderful treatments and the support of your family and friends you will beat this!!! Keeping you in my prayers and thank you for sharing your journey with us.
March 17, 2013 at 2:50 pm
lenora Washington
wishing you well , will keep you in prayer,you be strong and everthing will work out for the best.
March 17, 2013 at 2:52 pm
Jarron
I am so sorry to hear this is the case, but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 17, 2013 at 2:56 pm
ALF. aka Jose Colon
Jess;
Get well so cause we are all praying for your
Good health and we missed you at Megacon this week.
As always my thoughts and prays are with you and your family.
Jose Colon
March 17, 2013 at 2:59 pm
Paula
Sending prayers and well wishes to you Jessica!
March 17, 2013 at 3:03 pm
Linda Morill
Jessica – sending you nothing but good wishes & prayers for a speedy & full recovery – lol
March 17, 2013 at 3:07 pm
leslie
Stay strong as you are, I wish the best for your recovery. I have a friend going through a similar situation. Of course its tough some days more than others but in the end it truly gets better. Im sure your husband will love you the same no matter how you look from one day to the next. Stay positive and god bless.
March 17, 2013 at 3:11 pm
Heather
praying for you!
March 17, 2013 at 3:13 pm
Debbie Kemp
You’ve just been added to my prayer list. Hang in there Jessica.
March 17, 2013 at 3:13 pm
Patti
Hang in there Jessica. My daughter had luekemia, AML, 11 years ago and she is healthy and about to turn 40!
March 17, 2013 at 3:18 pm
robin
Dear Jessica,
so sorry to read that you have NHL. I to have NHL. I was diagnosed in 2003, had one relapse in 2005, and have been in remission ever since. Remember being bald is beautiful. I didn’t do the wig thing. I wore bandanas and a ball cap. Really don’t know what to say, other than have faith in your doctors. Please feel free to email me. I truly know what you are going through. I would really love to speak with you. May God bless.
Robin
Ps I have been a channel 6 news watcher for years.
March 17, 2013 at 3:19 pm
Michele Straney
Oh my gosh! Jessica, I had no idea you were going through this. When we were watching the news one morning my husband said, “I wonder where Jessica is?” We’re wishing the best for you and with your great attitude you’re already on your way to recovering.
March 17, 2013 at 3:25 pm
Judith Miller
Prayers for your speedy recovery and we all love and miss you terribly. Your attitude is great and that is a large part of your recovery. A Lake Helen fan.
March 17, 2013 at 3:25 pm
Teri
Good luck Jess! Praying for a full recovery for you. We miss you!
March 17, 2013 at 3:29 pm
Harry Woodruff
best wishes to you Jessica…. everyone who can see you in central Florida, loves you. i know i do… and im in the Villages. by the way, you look great,
Harry Woodruff.
March 17, 2013 at 3:29 pm
suziq523
~ Wow! You have been missed. Not the assignment you want to be out on. So on this bright beautiful St. Patrick’s day morn I’m sending you my Irish luck along with the friendship and for you to know so many are out here with love in their hearts and prayers for your strength in getting better.~ ❤
March 17, 2013 at 3:45 pm
Mildred Gamble
Get well soon!
March 17, 2013 at 3:47 pm
Taylor
My dad had the same cancer. And I am so lucky and happy to say I still have him with me to this day. He was diagnosed my freshman year at UCF and it was really hard not to be there as much as I could’ve been. But at the same time there isn’t much I could’ve done. He went through all his chemo and radiation and is now in remission for over a year and a half. It really is the “best kind of cancer” because its treatable and beatable. Stay strong! It’ll all get better.
March 17, 2013 at 3:51 pm
Mari Lynn
You beautiful girl! Sending healing blessings your way! Keep smiling! qWe can’t wait to see you back soon.
March 17, 2013 at 4:15 pm
Reba Logsdon
Dear Jessica: I am sorry to hear about this, But, from what I read and hear about you–you are a strong person, you have your faith in GOD, your love of family, and friends, your extended “family” ( your viewers), that will get you thru this. Trust in your doctors. I have a motto: When life is getting you down, all you have to do is LOOK UP. God bless you.
March 17, 2013 at 4:27 pm
Bobbie Potter
Jessica: Hi….I am Gina’s Mom and she has been keeping me up with you. I have admired you since the piece in New Orleans. Stay strong and keep that pleasant smile thru any pain you are enduring right now. You will get thru this bump in the road. We are praying and thinking of you. I am very blessed that my daughter has gotten to know you and keep us up with your progress.. Take care, Bobbie Potter
March 17, 2013 at 4:30 pm
revhheineman
Praying for you!! Be encouraged and know that you have many people who are supporting you!
March 17, 2013 at 4:32 pm
Madeline
Praying for you and a complete recovery, God works miracles and I pray he works one in you.
M.Piper
March 17, 2013 at 4:35 pm
Lucy Gonzalez-Guzman
I will be praying for your soon recovery. God is a God of miracles and I believe He can heal you completely!
March 17, 2013 at 5:01 pm
Caroline Jenkins
Oh, my dear! I had been wondering where you were. I am asking our Lord to touch you and heal you of this dreadful disease, to bless you in every way and all those doctors and nurses who administer to you. Please keep us posted on Facebook.
March 17, 2013 at 5:12 pm
Lottie Bethea
Keep your positive attitude. Surround yourself only with people that are positive, and willing to support you. Pray, and Laugh every day. That’s what got me through my Breast Cancer, and treatments. Make your wig shopping fun! Try out different hair colors. Cry when you need to, its necessary. I’ll be praying for you.
March 17, 2013 at 5:15 pm
Joanne Fauci
Keep fighting and don’t give up. The treatments may get you down but you just have to push through them! I know, I did.
March 17, 2013 at 5:39 pm
Debbie Harbert Vina
Yes Jessica, you will be beautiful bald. Your beauty is not skin deep. Prayers coming your way.
March 17, 2013 at 5:48 pm
bobby
Hi Jessica ! my name is bobby . Im a friend of your cousin Charlie . When i was 13, i too went through the same thing you’re going through now. Im 40 years old now, married with 2 beautiful kids . just wanna let you know that me and my church will be praying for your complete and speedy recovery .God bless !
March 17, 2013 at 6:10 pm
Amy Hadley
You are in our prayers and I know you will come through all of this smiling.
March 17, 2013 at 6:22 pm
rhoda mccomb
god speed
March 17, 2013 at 6:23 pm
Martín Lópeƶ
“I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” 3 John 1:2 United in prayer thrusting The Lord Jesus Christ for your total healing. Martin
March 17, 2013 at 6:28 pm
Mary Jane Barnes
I don’t know you, I am a friend of Lauren Rowe. But my Mom had the same cancer and it was cured and came back and cured again! She lived until 93. Enjoy each day, you can kick this one, just wait and see. You can! I am Lauren’s other Mother-In-law!
March 17, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Donna Green
Jessica, so sorry to hear about your cancer. I am a lung cancer survivor, and am right now, in the middle of chemotherapy for stage three ovarian cancer. I was diagnosed before the holidays. So I can say, going bald was difficult, but I have two great wigs and a lot of rockin hats and scarves. I was lucky in that I haven’t lost my eyebrows or eyelashes which is cool. I have a long way to go with my treatments until the end of May. I won’t sugarcoat it for you. It’s not easy, but you can get through it with positive thinking, faith, and a great support system. I look forward to reading your blogs, and I will keep you in my prayers.
March 17, 2013 at 6:41 pm
Carole Kolbe
Good thoughts and prayers go out to you. Hard at times but try to stay positive.
March 17, 2013 at 6:42 pm
Jennifer McCormack
I wish you all the best. You are a brave woman and the channel 6 community will be supporting you all the way. Attitude is the key. Continue to be strong and keep your sense of humor. I once had to have my lower lip reattached to my face.. I made a lot of Mick Jagger jokes. I told everyone if they owned a convertible I wouldn’t be able to ride with them because I would end up beating my to death! LOL But it helped me cope and keep a positive outlook. You will get through this and those who care about you will be there through it all.
Hang in there!
March 17, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Sheila
I believe that 95% of our healing comes from our attitude towards getting healed. You obviously have a bright spririt that will overcome this hurdle by leaps & bounds. I wish you the best & know that you have a cheering squad for you in Colorado! God Bless!
March 17, 2013 at 7:55 pm
William Acevedo
My prayers are with you; Heavenly Father God, through the blood of Your Son, Jesus, I ask you to please pour your healing power over Jessica, make her better Lord, keep her safe and strong, in Your Son’s name, Jesus, Amen.
March 17, 2013 at 7:56 pm
Ronda Grant
Jessica, Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Wishing you a comfortable and speedy recovery! Respectfully, Ronda & Ed Grant
March 17, 2013 at 8:23 pm
Vicki S
U r amazing. Will say xtra prayer for u.
March 17, 2013 at 9:14 pm
Patti
Jessica, I pray that you get through this time and are back on air very soon. I really enjoy listening to you on the air and have missed seeing you.- Good luck and many blessings being sent your way !!
March 17, 2013 at 10:14 pm
madaline tagg
Jessica my thoughts and prayers are with you. You keep up the good work and all family and friends are by your side.
March 17, 2013 at 10:29 pm
Jeanene Sanchez
Your positivity is amazing! I’ll keep you in my prayers. Also, if you were ever bald, you’d be just as gorgeous.
March 17, 2013 at 11:27 pm
Coach Price
If anyone can overcome this you can. Your a fighter and have good family and friend support. I like your positive attitude,you’ll be back to work soon.
March 18, 2013 at 12:27 am
Ashley Cisneros
Jessica, you’re definitely in my thoughts and prayers! A very dear friend of mind found out she had breast cancer and was pregnant for the first time at the tender age of 30. She beat cancer, and I know you can, too! Stay strong!
March 18, 2013 at 12:47 am
Dennis Wallace
You shall be seeing life from a very different altitude then your friends can ever see so look for the blessing in it all that you can..I had to look at life when I had the heart bypass I bet that you remember me talking about it.
March 18, 2013 at 9:54 am
Dana Helmig
I am praying for you get well soon, miss you on the news.
March 18, 2013 at 10:08 am
Patrick Wolfgang
Oh no jess!!!! Ill never forget the day the doctor looked at my wife and iand said the dreadfull words. Your daughter has lukemia. It was hard it was tough 3 yrs of chemo, annd brain radition for my 4 yr old. But!!!! God, put his healing hand and wonderful grace upon us. And now shes 10 and healthy as any other kid. I stand in faith you too God will intervene into your situati8n. By His stripes we are healed,We miss you on the morning show. I resolve to lift you up in prayer everyday. You are going on my prayer belt. God boess
March 18, 2013 at 10:31 am
Denise
I only know you from seeing you on the news! Please know I am praying for you!
March 18, 2013 at 10:32 am
Donna Cutcher
Hope you beat this fast. We will miss you but will keep you in my prayers.
March 18, 2013 at 10:33 am
Donna Cutcher
You must be in same hospital as my son in law he is battling his own cancer.
March 18, 2013 at 11:58 am
Leslie Gray
Stay strong and focus on getting well. Praying for you.
March 18, 2013 at 1:19 pm
Claus
I am sooooo sorry to hear this. Imagine my amazement, when you team on 6 announced the bad news. Cancer sucks, and we have all been affected in some way, if not personally, then by a family member or a friend.
There are a lot of people pulling for you, and we all hope that you make a full and speedy recovery.
BTW. Bald is the new black, so you will be rocking that trend. Imagine the possibilities, bald one day, green wig the other, and purple spiked for the weekend!
Hang tough kiddo and let everyone spoil you!
March 18, 2013 at 1:43 pm
Dave Zembala
Jessica, light and energy are moving your way. I love your attitude and mindset going into your treatments. You are an inspiration to so many, and now you are able to have so many in your corner as you blast through this obstacle. I have so much confidence and faith in you, and your perspective is so important as you allow this to pass through and leave. I put into the universe that you will be as healthy as you’ve ever been before, even more, with a new appreciation of yourself and the world you live. You got this:)
March 18, 2013 at 2:31 pm
Brian Foster
Yes he will think you’re beautiful bald…just think of the fun Ghost could have in that room.. Oh my :p
March 18, 2013 at 2:56 pm
Liz Goembel-Nestico
I had the same cancer…now 5 years clear!! You can do this!! My hair was to my waist, had to shave it all off when it started coming out in handfuls……traumatic but it’s now all back and just as long and thick as ever. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!!
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March 18, 2013 at 4:21 pm
Susan
My husband had the same kind of cancer. He was misdiagnosed for a year. It was a shock because he was in great shape. They say that’s why they never suspected cancer. He was 50 at the time. We beat cancer as a family. As for the baldness, He didn’t lose all of his hair. He could have done a buzz cut and you would have never known but he went all in and shaved his head. Don’t force it it may not fall out. It looks like you have excellent care so you will be fine. We are prating for you. The key is mental strength. Next time you want to have a pity party invite survivors and family. We’ll get you through it.
March 18, 2013 at 4:48 pm
Jenn B
I wasn’t going to reply….but here I go. I have just passed my ONE YEAR CANCER FREE of NH L in February. I just want to encourage you. Ah, yes. “The best kind of cancer”….when I was told that I wanted to THROW. UP. The best kind? Is NO kind. But alas….these are the times and environment we live in. I rocked the bald head…even turning 40 and being bald. Are you kidding me? While my faith was rocked….it sure has been strengthened. Stay positive and lean on HIM and HIS WORD!! I’ll be praying for you. In Orlando, we are very blessed with two outstanding cancer fighting and winning facilities. Fight the fight! Game on. Warrior mode. Get some SmartWater and get ready to flush flush flush your system on your way to restored health!
March 19, 2013 at 2:26 am
henri f
I was sorry to hear the news but I sure you will be back on the air soon and we all cant wait to see your return will keep you and your doctors in our prayers keep the good fight and LAUGH EVERYDAY IT IS THE BEST MEDICINE
March 19, 2013 at 2:46 pm
marissatejada
Jess omg, im thinking about you. you are in my thoughts and prayers. love, Marissa
March 19, 2013 at 5:58 pm
srawls01@aol.com
Hey Jess, miss your face in the morning. I am praying for you to come soon. You are going to be fine, because you are strong. Love you much, Hurry back.
March 19, 2013 at 11:32 pm
Barbara
I am sorry that you are going through this especially at such a young age. You will be in my prayers.
March 20, 2013 at 3:17 am
Mikie Niz
I want to be the first to see if all of Central Florida can come together with Local 6 and support you!!! My grandmother had the big “C”, and when she went thru Chemo I decided to shave my head so she was not alone. My fellow firefighters came together and did the same thing for me and now I challenge all that love Local 6 and Jessica to do the same thing when she has to go thru this……. I want to start a front to give her solidarity and let her know that we are behind this senseless acute disease!!! Every Year St Baldricks in Chicago does this in support of cancer and I want to bring a new trend to our home………… Please email me for support for Jess… iamniz23@hotmail.com…… Many prayers and love Jess…
March 20, 2013 at 3:22 am
Mikie Niz
The timeline is off……..It is 11:20 pm and not 3:17 am…. not sure why Jess…
March 20, 2013 at 10:50 pm
Dana Sloan
Geez Jessica I missed this till just now. Praying for the best… And your man looks like a keeper-I’ll bet he’ll be proudly by your side hair or none. Neither hair nor paint make you beautiful… It’s who you are that does that; you’ve demonstrated your beauty since I first laid eyes on you & heard your cheery voice in the morning. Keep us posted and keep faith. You’ll be just fine. 🙂
March 21, 2013 at 5:47 am
Angela Bell-Deems
Stay strong Jess, you will always be beautiful! Sending you love and positive thoughts for a speedy recovery!!! Xoxoxo
March 21, 2013 at 10:52 am
Diana Young Dunham
will keep you in my prayers.. you are stronger than you know!
March 21, 2013 at 2:52 pm
Allie V.
Jessica, a colleague of mine sent me your post and I immediately knew I had to reach out. Girl, I’ve been there with almost everything you’re describing. I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in May 2012 (days before me and my husband’s 1 year anniversary). Now almost a year later, I am done with chemo and radiation and awaiting what I hope to be my last PET scan results for a while. That sneaky Hodgkin’s gets you when you least expect, for me it felt like right when I was coming of age and ramping up, and usually it’s totally out of the blue. If I can give you a bit of advice from the other end of it – make sure to take your time to adjust, you will forever have a new “normal”. There were times early on that I felt overwhelmed by encouragement, and then others time when I was just straight out overwhelmed. I recommend blogging to keep everyone in the loop. It helped me tremendously. You can read up on my story here: allievtakesonthebigc.com I am very open about all my experiences, in hope that I can help others that deal with this type of life changing and life threating reality. I wish you all the best and please feel free to reach out with any questions. We’re all survivors of something, we were just asked to make our triumph a little more public and a bit earlier than I know I would have expected. Sincerely, Allie V.
March 24, 2013 at 9:08 pm
Donna Davis
We miss you in the morning and look forward too seeing you again real soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers, keep a positive attitude always.
Blessings to you, Donna
March 26, 2013 at 1:29 pm
Rachel Papp
Jess,
I’ve always looked up to you because you’re smart, sassy and you never let anything trip you up! You’re so tough, I know you’ll get through this. 🙂
Love, Rachel
April 9, 2013 at 3:41 pm
Red
Jess, Love your positive attitude during a tough time in your life. Getting updates from TV photogs when I see them on the street. Kid, your brave and a inspiration to all my friend. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Bald is beautiful !!!
May 3, 2013 at 1:16 am
Carolyn Morgan
I was diagnosed with the same cancer in October 2011. After 6 treatments of 5 days each treatment in the hospital I was declared in remission. It wasn’t fun but it certainly wasn’t the end of the world. It just too precious time. I hope that you are being treated by MD Anderson. They were the BEST.
Prayers to you and best of luck.
May 11, 2013 at 3:06 am
Doug in Titusville
Jess, in your first post you wrote “I’ll finally get to see if my man truly believes that I would be beautiful even if I was bald.” Obviously you know now the answer to be a resounding yes, with or without make-up, with or without your trademark smile. Keep fighting, keep believing. We’re ALL behind you! ¡Abrazos fuertes! Vaya con Dios. 🙂