Welcome to our blog! Steve and I will be taking turns writing on this to help document our journey through our diagnosis.
I say our diagnosis as we are attacking this as a team and everything is together :)
This blog will be updated with info and updates throughout all of the treatments.
First things first, we were officially told on Friday March 13th that we are fighting breast cancer (specifically Invasive Ductal Carcinoma - stage yet TBD). On Monday we will be meeting for more information.
We decided right away that we did not want this to be a secret because, well who are we kidding, its going to be really obvious! And we have always believed in being open about things so that nothing is left to whispers and speculation. Most importantly we want people to know so that we can have every ones support and we can help share information with you guys as quickly as possible!
For those of you who know us quite well you know that I (Alyssa) can be pretty blunt and I don't beat around the bush too much. So feel free to ask any questions either in person or on here, please don't feel awkward!
Some of you may be wondering what is with the goofy title."left foot, right foot". This has for a long time been one of Alyssa's favorite life statements that Steve has also adopted. It simply means one foot in front of the other, keep moving forward! It's in the baby steps that we can walk a mile. It's likely going to be used daily for the next while.
As our journey begins/continues, we anticipate there will be many valuable life lessons learned. Often these are the things you hear, read or even tell others but often have trouble truly comprehending; particularly the part where it comes to the ability to put it into practice.The first and so far most important lesson we've learnt was from our dear friends John and Maxine. In Steve's interpretation, plan for the future, learn from the past and most importantly live in and appreciate every moment in the moment.
And for a final piece of inspiration from one of our favorite movies; "Everything will be alright in the end... if its not all right, then it is not yet the end..." So to get the conversation rolling.... who knows what movie this is from?
Left foot'n & right foot'n,
Steve & Alyssa
For all wishing to find out, I'll spoil it for you. It's from "the best exotic marigold hotel" search on you tube. We are with you 100% team Noonan! Our thoughts and support will be with you every step of this journey.
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I LOVE that you are doing this Alyssa and Steve. We will be thinking of you every day. And my office is literally a 2 minute walk to the Cancer Clinic, so I plan to come sit in the waiting with you some days, so please call me when your usual support is busy! You are SO STRONG. And remember it is also okay to be vulnerable.
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Hey guys! I would have beat Jeff to the comments but he was having his classic phone poop sessions while I was tending to the kidlets. I want to reiterate what Jeff said- we are team Noonan 100% and we look forward to the day that you guys can say you kicked cancers ass! We will throw the party! Make sure to let us know if there is anything or if your feeling up for visitors!
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-the Sereda's
Xo
Think this is a great way to get the information out and support needed. Love you Team Noonan- Team Gerstmar will be there to support you all the way.
ReplyDeleteRemember our favourite reggae song by Bob Marley "Three Little Birds on my door step".
Rise up this mornin';
Smiled with the risin' sun,
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Sayin' ("This is my message to you-ou-ou")
Singin'. Don"t worry 'bout a thing,
"Cause every little thing gonna be all right."
Singin' "don't worry (don't worry) 'bout a thing,
"Cause every little thing gonna be all right!"
This is Dad and Mum's theme song to you two as we sure will be using it for us.
See you soon.
Lots of love,
Dad and Mum
Good for you guys for putting this together! Happy that we'll be able to stay updated on how everything is going. Lots of positive vibes your way. You got this!
ReplyDeleteI, too, am thankful for Team Noonan opening this blog. Our love and thoughts are with you on this journey. The MacDonald family are behind you cheering you on.....take good care and ask for what you need from each of us.!
ReplyDeleteWell, we will throw the Shaw support behind you two. Love your slogan - and thinking of you both all the way through. Thank you for the blog, to update everyone - you have lots of wonderful support! Love, Doug, Jackie and the extended Shaw clan
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are sharing your story. I have just finished my own journey with breast cancer. When i was told i had cancer, I stepped back and let God into the drivers seat. I feel fortunate that I have so far come thought this experience stronger and with a new experience with life. I wish you well and will keep you in my prayers. Kathy Beadle
ReplyDeleteHello Alyssa, i just read your story on CTV online, and am sending a compassionate prayer for your full recovery. I wanted to also share with you a one-of-a-kind resource that we have right here in Canada (no need to spend thousands in a US clinic): PYNK program for young women with breast cancer, Sunnybrook hospital, Toronto, Ont. It is run by an exellent oncologist (Dr Ellen Warner) and a team of superior experts. I was diagnosed with stage 3 very agressive B.C. last year at the age of 38, and finished treatments last month (june 2014). I am a patient at the PYNK clinic (women under 40 are referred). Perhaps this would be helpful for the next step of your journey. At least, it may be worth checking with Dr Warner (hope she still receives new patients). I am now living my life cancer free and very happy, thanks to the awesome team at the PYNK clinic!
ReplyDeleteWishing you & your husband a speedy recovery!!
I will definitely look into PYNK!!! There are so many things oppurtuniies out there it is hard to find them all! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteStill thinking about you: hope all still going ok!
ReplyDeleteKeep telling the folks in Mesa "it's not cold here IF the wind doesn't blow!