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You know the only thing that can kill a mountain lion is a bear, and the only bear is on top of the mountain, so you better find that bear. You rush right up to the bear, and the bear rushes the mountain lion, but the bear has to go through you to get to the mountain lion, and in doing so, the bear TOTALLY KICKS YOUR ASS, but not before it also punches your husband in the face. Then, IF YOU ARE LUCKY, the bear leaps on the mountain lion and they are locked in epic battle until finally the two of them roll off a cliff edge together, and the mountain lion is dead. Right now, I’m slowly and steadily walking back down the mountain, but I still see the nasty mess that lion left behind- and I’m often looking over my shoulder, convinced I hear it tracking me for its next attack.

Here Comes the Sun Stage 3 Colorectal Cancer Survivor and Oncology Nurse. These are my thoughts… from both sides of the port

As far as experiences go, I know I’ve married the love of my life, had beautiful children, and, you know… faced (and so far, beat) cancer and stuff. This was the most incredible, dream-like experience- and one that will likely go unmatched for a while. Winning National Magnet Nurse of the Year in the Structural Empowerment category has shown me that making your mess your message can have absolutely beautiful outcomes. I was so humbled and honored to accept this award in front of 11k of my new friends and am happy to share my speech here with you.

Early next week you’ll find out that it’s stage 3c, but nowhere else in your body- and for the first time you’ll feel like you might actually have a shot against this. Not every day is going to be easy, you’re going to want to quit, crawl in a hole, or just cry- And it does not give you a pass to be a jerk to others or shut them out just because they don’t understand what you’re going through or say the wrong thing. I tell you this because I want to put a fire in you, because I know what you’re capable of, and also simply because I know if someone had come and told me (well you) on that first day that I would be here exactly 2 years later, relaxing in that same chair, cancer free… that would’ve made me feel like I could do anything.