A bit delayed but….CHEERS to 2 years of being cancer free! March 4th, the only day of the year the calendar tells us to do something (March Forth)! Some days are better than others. More good than bad. Many reminders of the battle, those are daily and suck honestly. Looking at scars are a bit different than I used to. I look at stretch marks and think I’m a goddamn warrior birthing two beautiful babies. I don’t know if I’ll ever feel that about my scars on my breasts. I know one thing, I CANNOT WAIT to go to Cali to have them covered, maybe then I will feel like a goddamn warrior. 

I am 61 short days away from receiving my pin (which is a big deal in the nursing world) and 68 days from walking the stage for my Associate’s Degree in Nursing!!! None of the above have been easy, dealing with one is enough to break someone. I have had one interview with a job offer. I didn’t apply to this specific position but after having conversation with Allina’s recruiting department. This was my number one pick based on information given. I also applied to another health system and received an email indicating my resume has be forwarded to the hiring manager. Neither position I expected would have been a consideration however when looking back at my journey I never once questioned “why me?” why did I get diagnosed with breast cancer? Instead, I thought “what is the purpose? What am I supposed to learn from this?” Well….that may become a little more clear, at least that is what I feel as purpose. 

First job is working Post-Surg Oncology and the other is Mammography High Risk Breast Coordinator. I believe in Spirits, Third Eye, Angels, the Devine world. The Universe I believe is telling me where my next journey should be. I pulled in the garage after working and having convos with co-workers. I told someone I will pray for clarity and reassurance. After all, that is how I came to the decision to have a bilateral mastectomy. Anyways, I look ata specific time of day often, most especially when I am questioning or pondering something. The time is 4:20, the Angel #420 is reminding you that you are on the right path. I also had a conversation with my supervisor seeking advise. I pulled into the garage, put the car in park, processing the day. I closed my eyes, took a deep breath thinking about jobs. I open my eyes and grab my items to head in the house, low and behold, the time was 4:20!

Please remember check the tata’s! Check them balls! Have the lady bits swabbed for a pap smear! The colon checked and the old prostate and PSA level checked. I know screenings are a pain in the butt, no pun! Screenings are what make early detection key to beating the Cancer Biatch or other profanity you are entitled to use to describe that beast. 

Be kind, always. We are all fighting a battle we may know nothing about and a simple gesture or compliment can make a difference!✌🏻💗