As may of you know, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in the Spring of 2020.  After a bilateral mastectomy, chemotherapy, several reconstructive surgeries and ongoing tamoxifen, I was starting to find my way as this new version of myself.  A few years later, I developed pain in my back that seemed like it was continually getting worse.  I was doing physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage and had just started acupuncture when my chin went numb.  I contacted my oncologist and she sent me for a MRI of my head and entire spine.  She called me later that afternoon with the news that changed the course of my life.  I had stage IV cancer.  The cancer is in my bones (skull, face, jaw, vertebrae, ribs, sternum, pelvis) and my liver.  It is so odd that a call that you will never forget is also one that you can barely remember the details.  

It was several months of tears, scans, biopsies, a spinal tap, lots of pain and nausea, trips to the ER, hospital stays, radiation, talks with our children, new medicines and and more tears.  I learned that it was the breast cancer that had metastasized to my bones, some soft tissue and my liver.  I also learned about my prognosis and the future that I had hoped for was going to look much different.  I am happy to report that I have come to acceptance with this diagnosis.  I have not accepted the prognosis and I don't want to.  I prefer to have hope that I will get to live a good long life and to watch my children grow up. I believe in the grace of God and that there are miracles.  Why couldn't I be one of those miracles?

As October was getting closer this year, I kept thinking that I wanted to do more.  I wanted to give back and make a difference.  I had a few opportunities for sharing my story to help others and it felt so good to do something that was bigger than me.  I decided to form a team for the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk. This organization helps support breast cancer research (which could be critical for extending my life and even be that miracle!), provide emotional support and financial assistance for those with a breast cancer diagnosis and more.

Do any of my local friends want to join my team, help me fundraise and walk with me on Sunday, November 3rd?  Does anyone want to make a donation (it is tax-deductible) of whatever feels comfortable to you (*this is the uncomfortable part - I hate asking for donations)?  

Thank you all for your friendship, support, prayers, love, gifts, meals and more.  YOU are all my favorite people on this earth and I couldn't go through this without you.  Love you ALL, Miracle Megan