Given our recent binge watching of @thegreatbritishbakingshowmy incredible husband Brian baked and decorated a bye-bye boob cake to celebrate my upcoming mastectomy. It turned out beautiful, delicious, and hilarious.
I am not on this journey alone. Beyond my family, friends, and coworkers, no one has shouldered more of this burden than @beewood17 - my rock, my partner, my love, and my very best friend. He has never wavered, in the torrential downpour of my emotions, through the doctor visits, the impending surgery, and the frightening unknowns. He has kept me laughing, exercising, eating, and functioning, when my brain wanted to spiral out of control.
Cancer doesn’t just affect patients. I was terrified of how I would look naked in front of my husband after my mastectomy- I know now that I have nothing to be afraid of. But cancer made that conversation happen. Cancer spouses and kids need help and empathy and grace too.
Brian, I cannot fathom being not just alone on this journey, but with anyone else by my side. You are keeping my thoughts hopeful, my spirits lifted, and my soul nurtured. I am sorry to be taking you with me on this path, but I am so thankful I don’t have to walk it alone.
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