Category Archives: Journey with June

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New Wig, New You

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Tracey

We’ve spent a lot of time looking through boxes of donated wigs to find one that both looked good and that June liked on her.   She picked out one early on that aged her beyond her 55 years.   It was … Continue reading →

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Oh – The Cranky Cancer Lady!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Tracey

You have to know June to understand the smile on my face as I write this.   June has a way of projecting kindness, understanding, and an overwhelming readiness to help.   So imagine my disbelief when I pick her up for a … Continue reading →

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When I Don’t Hear From Her

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Tracey

I cannot begin to explain how I worry when I do not hear from June.   I think this is more troubling because she will call me several times a day “to hear my voice”, but then my calls and messages … Continue reading →

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When the caregiver is sick

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Tracey

Cancer is a big deal.   Probably doesn’t get much worse than that when it comes to not feeling good.  Just when June trusts that I will be there when she needs me, I end up with a nasty cold.   The … Continue reading →

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Changing Priorities

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Tracey

Even with the best intentions, priorities change when you are ill.  June and I have had to live life on the edge with our planning.   Occasionally things go as scheduled but we don’t give it a second thought. June has … Continue reading →

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Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Tracey

The first time June said the C-Word she was in shock.   As she told her family and co-workers it got easier.   But there is still a stigma with the C-Word, a negative connotation of sorts. One day we were driving to … Continue reading →

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To Shave or Not to Shave

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Tracey

I’ve never been blessed with fanstastic head of hair.   Over the years it has gotten more and more thin – thus short.   I’ve often joked about cutting it all off and getting a wig. Then my friend called one morning … Continue reading →

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Being Disappointed

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Tracey

Disappointing others is a huge obstacle to overcome, second only to being disappointed by others. So you are sick, not feeling well, struggling with after effects of chemo, or just seriously fatigued…  where is your support system?   Don’t these people … Continue reading →

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Disappointing Others

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Tracey

Imagine being a reliable and trusting employee, mother, and friend.   Ok, now imagine not being able to do all you used to do.  Imagine, being a fraction of the energy level you used to be or unable to remember simple details. That … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Cancer

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Tracey

This isn’t about Obamacare or the Medical Mafia – this is simply about the cost of cancer as a whole. Obviously, June has monthly house-hold expenses.   Now she has another dependent to take care of…  cancer.   At it has a … Continue reading →

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