Tomorrow is a BIG milestone for me. I will have my chemo port removed from my chest. The port has been my trusted ally through my cancer journey. I will also have what I am hoping is my last breast reconstruction surgery tomorrow. When I was diagnosed on October 1st 2020, the Dr told me it would take one year to get through it all. I was determined to be done sooner, and it looks like when I am done recovering from this surgery I will be about two weeks shy of one year. I wouldn’t change one thing about this past year. This challenge has changed me in so many ways and I have learned so much. I have found the beauty in the lesson for sure. I also know that I wouldn’t be where I am without the support and love of everyone. I know how lucky I am.

I will have my first 6 month check up in September to make sure all my levels show no indication of cancer. I feel good and I am confident everything will come back ok. 

I am also excited to share that I am going to start a new career chapter as well! On September 13th I will join Hunkapi Farm as  the Executive Assistant to the Director. Hunkapi has 22 horses and they provide equine therapy to all of those in need. Check it out: www.hunkapi.org.

The farm also has a lot of other animals and a community garden! I cannot wait to get started making a difference while working in nature. My biggest daily stress will be which pig, dog, donkey, or horse to hug first! 😂 I am hitting all of you up to join in the first event I will be helping with on Oct 30th. The Open Your Heart Gala! Please buy tickets so I can see you all and the money raised goes to a cause close to my heart. Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/OpenYourHeartGala

Thank you for all of your love and prayers! They really do work. 

Love,

Shan