It's been a year since I headed into my second surgery for cancer treatment. It feels like a lifetime ago and yet it feels like it was just yesterday. As I reflect on the past year, I'm filled with a mixture of emotions - joy that I made it through the surgeries and radiation, and anxiety about what the future holds. I live life in three month increments between visits to my oncologist.

The journey has been long and difficult and it has also taught me so much about myself and the strength that I didn't know I had. I've learned to rely on others for support and to accept help when I needed it. I've also learned to cherish every moment, because life is truly precious.

The journey through cancer treatment has been a roller coaster of ups and downs. There were times when I felt hopeful and optimistic, and times when I felt scared and defeated. But through it all, I tried to stay positive and focused on my recovery.

I'm grateful for the outpouring of love and support from my family and friends. They have been my rock and have held me up when I couldn't stand on my own. I'm also grateful for the medical team that has been with me every step of the way, answering my questions and helping me through the tough times. I am especially grateful for my integrative medicine team who continue to help me heal my body.

One year later, I'm still here and I'm still doing what my body needs in order to heal. I know that the road ahead won't be easy, but I'm determined to continue to spend time with loved ones, play as much pickleball as my foot allows, go hiking and biking, teach glass classes, create art, and go on as many adventure as I can.

Looking back on this past year, I'm proud of what I've accomplished and I'm ready for what the future holds. I'm ready to take on whatever comes my way and to continue to live a joy filled life.

With gratitude 

Trish