The Post I Never Wanted to Make
I never imagined I’d be asking for help like this. Insurance is covering the bare minimum. Cassidy’s care needs are bigger than what they’ll approve. I’m physically breaking trying to hold everything together — and loving him is bigger than my pride. We’re still fighting. But we need support to keep going. I shared everything — the hard numbers, the hard decisions, the real need. If you can donate or share, it means more than you know.
Goodbye Houston, Hello Denver
We celebrated our anniversary in an infusion chair.
The weeks since have stretched us in ways I didn’t know were possible — physically, emotionally, spiritually. Loving someone through this isn’t soft or poetic. It’s lifting, changing diapers, making impossible decisions, and learning how to accept help you don’t even know how to ask for.
Houston: Night 1
The 24 hours before we arrived in Houston were some of the scariest we’ve had yet. A routine lab turned into an emergency, a flight changed overnight, and by the end of the day Cassidy was being admitted to the ICU at MD Anderson Cancer Center. This is how we got here—and why it mattered.
Birthday Trip Recap: Two Points of View, One Post.
For Cassidy’s birthday, we took a trip to Los Angeles that was equal parts magical, emotional, and unforgettable. From Star Wars lightsabers and Disney snacks, to Shohei Ohtani bobbleheads and historic stadium tours, we each experienced this trip in our own way. Cassidy wrote about the joy of Star Wars, baseball, and finding normalcy in the middle of chemo. I wrote about the love, the laughter, and the heaviness that sometimes snuck in when I least expected it. Together, these posts tell the same story—one birthday trip, two hearts, two perspectives. 💙⚾✨
The Changes of Survival
Cassidy shares an honest update from round 9 of chemo—75% through treatment and learning that survival means something new. From Boy Scout campfires to backyard nights with Leah, he reflects on what it means to trust science, hold on to hope, and look forward to what’s next.
Chemo’s Still Here, But So Is Joy
Gratitude has been showing up in unexpected ways—like being able to sit with Cassidy during chemo, starting little routines just for myself, and even planning a birthday trip around his favorite thing: baseball. ⚾💙 This week I’m writing about the small joys and quiet mercies that remind us we’re still living in the middle of all this.
Cheers to Gratitude!
A wild Rockies win, Leah’s pickleball championship, and some really good news from my nurse—turns out I can still have a ballpark beer. 🍺 This week I’m sharing about sports, gratitude, and finding small joys in the middle of chemo round 7 of 12. 💙
Good news with a side of (my) reality…
This week, I didn’t know what to write—because I’m just sad. Even with good news about Cassidy’s cancer markers, the fear and grief still find their way in. I’m sharing what it’s like to carry hope and heartbreak at the same time… and how hard it is to do even the simplest things when you’re living with the unknown. 💙
Halfway there…
Chemo #6 is next week, which means I’m halfway through. The side effects are building, but so is my determination. This week I’m reflecting on how the chemo feels, what I’m grateful for, and the quiet strength that comes from knowing I’ve got Leah, my dogs, and a life worth fighting for. 💙
I Still Can’t Believe…
Some days, I still can’t believe my husband has cancer. He doesn’t look sick. He laughs, he loves, he’s still him—but the truth is always there. This week I’m writing about the disbelief, the quiet tears, and the moments—like having his brothers here—that remind me just how much I can’t imagine my life without him. 💙