All my stirring becomes quiet around me like circles on water - Wendell Berry
05.07.2012
Jesse (superstar boyfriend) and I are at the airport waiting to board our flight to Boston. I’m feeling a mix of anxious and “let’s just get on with this”! I had a second broncoscopy last week which, on prelim biopsy … Read more
04.25.2012
So much has happened since my last update – as usual on this crazy roller-coaster ride! Where to begin… Round 3 of chemo went well with minimal complications. It was a short one, only one week, as requested by Boston … Read more
04.06.2012
Hi Everyone, A little update to keep you up to date on my progress. My week in Hawaii was truly amazing. Thanks to beautiful sunrise meditations on the beach, yummy donuts, 12 domesticated chickens, and lots and lots of laughs … Read more
03.14.2012
Hi Everyone! Sorry for the delay with an update! I’m happy to report that round 2 of chemo has gone much smoother than round 1. Outside of some nausea and overall yuck I’ve been managing quite well. Whew! Why the … Read more
02.29.2012
Ok, that’s something I never thought I’d hear myself saying! But we had some great news on Monday: My blood work showed that my tumor markers came down by almost 20%!!!! That is HUGE! What a great sign that this … Read more
02.27.2012
Hi everyone, I won’t lie, the past three weeks have been nothing short of hell. I could never have expected how challenging the first round of chemo would be, and the toll it would take on my mighty little body. … Read more
02.22.2012
Sam is finding comfort in day time television. At least she has made the healthy choice, watching PBS over soap operas!!! Does anyone else remember seeing this show as a kids? Sam and I had a good giggle!
02.21.2012
“Samantha, what I love most about you is your unconditional acceptance of all of those around you. What I look forward to the most is our joint 50th birthday celebration on Necker Island.” With all my love and strength, Alison
02.15.2012
So we are now about halfway through the first cycle. Sam has been feeling pretty good at times mixed in with some nausea. She was actually feeling good enough yesterday that her and BFF Alison planned a short trip to … Read more
02.14.2012
Sam’s network of love and light is a circle of support designed by friends and family to help provide Sam with the energy she needs to focus on her health and healing.