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This morning feels like fall. The air is cool and crisp—the kind of Texas morning that makes you want to grab a cup of coffee, sit outside, and stay there awhile. And today, I get to spend the day on the road. Sounds pretty perfect, doesn’t it? Well… There’s just one little detail. I am traveling to the radiation doctor. 😂 Today is my radiation treatment setup appointment. And if we’re being completely honest… I’d rather skip this part. Haven’t We Done Enough Already? There

Take Heart Bringing My Joy Back in Style Eight days ago, I underwent bilateral breast surgery. And today, I have some really wonderful words to share: Clear margins. Two words that carry so much weight after the journey I’ve been on. Chemo. Hair loss. Appointments. Scans. Needles. A port. Surgery. And all the emotions that come along for the ride. But today? I’m grateful. I’m eight days out from surgery, my drains were removed Tuesday, and amazingly, I haven’t really been in

Take Heart Hi, sweet friend. One of the unexpected blessings of this journey has been the kindness of so many people checking in on me. Everywhere I go—church, the boutique, the grocery store, even walking through town—I hear many of the same questions. Instead of answering them one at a time, I thought I’d answer them here. Thank you for praying for me, encouraging me, laughing with me, and reminding me that none of us walks through life’s hard seasons alone. So…let’s have a

There is one little soul in our house who has taken her new job very seriously. Her name is Dory. If you’ve never met her, she’s our dachshund with a sweet personality and an even bigger love for food, naps, and making sure I never leave her sight. These days, she’s become my full-time chemo nurse. If I move to the couch, she moves to the couch. If I head to the kitchen, she’s right behind me—just in case I accidentally drop a snack. If I close the bathroom door, she’s patien

There is something about cancer that quietly changes you. Not all at once. Not dramatically. Just little pieces at a time. One of the hardest pieces for me has been letting go of control. I miss work. I miss serving the people who walk through the doors of Serenity Spa. I miss creating, planning, helping others, and yes… I even miss making money. For someone who enjoys staying busy and solving problems, sitting still has been one of the greatest challenges of this journey. Du

Sometimes We Don’t Choose the Journey “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33 If someone had asked me a year ago what this season of my life would look like, breast cancer would have been the last answer on my list. Like many women, I had plans. Dreams. A busy calendar. A family I love. A business to serve. A community that means so much to me. Then came the words no one ever expects to hear. “You have breast cancer.” In