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Sometimes, everything in a day works out perfectly!

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That would be awful for the kiddos.

Click the video to listen. 💛

Did the song evoke emotions in you? Let me know! (3/3)

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Raw piano, wobbly vocals, zero polish — and it made my dad ugly-cry.

Sometimes beautiful art comes from messy places. This song isn't perfect, but it's mine. It's honest.

Video in next section 👇. (2/3)

Yesterday, I juggled Patient Partner duties, casually discussed donating my body to science (Friday night vibes, right?), I also shared my first-ever original song.

"Paint My Canvas" is everything I couldn't say out loud about diagnosis, motherhood, and the legacy I'm building. More 👇(1/3)

I missed posting this yesterday. Ooops!

Long story short… I felt the love!

Back in the gym, hitting vocal drills, and my right leg's still being extra 💪🎵🦵 #GymComeback #VocalTraining #RebelLeg #Nkwadcancerkick #MamingLemonageAndMemories

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Only I would forget the photos… #ChemoBrain

Tracked 150+ Easter eggs at home (bets on July melts)! Then geocaching in Columbia Valley—best find: puzzle birdhouse with magnets. Anyone else treasure hunting? today?

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Finally, the stars aligned! The ski hill was open while I had the kids. It was the only day this season that the mountain was open and I had the kids.
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Today was a comedy of errors—dead printer, dinner flop, wrong turns galore. Only win: bedtime.
Tomorrow’s redemption plan? Finally hitting the mountain (if it’s even open) for a few runs with the kids. Here’s to trading chaos for snow. 🤞🏂⛷️
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After talking about it for a year, painting walls is done & the place feels vibrant!
I also recorded my submission for this month’s musical collab of “I Will Survive.” Vocals were tough; I recorded a short message, then nailed the next take. 🎧 Link in bio.
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Went out for 2 walks. Met Bighorn ewes and lambs blocking our path on the 1st one. We detoured past old bucks whose huge horns we admired from a safe distance. Nature soothes. Ever had a wild animal encounter on a walk? Tell me 👇!

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Yesterday was awful. I had vibrations from the inside and I couldn’t relax my muscles. I finally fell asleep and it is *slightly* better this morning.

Music as Medicine: My Cancer, Songwriting & Chemo-Brain Healing Music has become a therapy as I live with terminal cancer. Songwriting & piano, even through chemo, offer coping & proven benefits.

15 months ago, music became therapy amidst my cancer. I even wrote my first song, "Paint My Canvas," recording its piano accompaniment through chemo-brain. Despite the brutal challenges, this unexpected creative outlet brings tiny, melodic victories. 🔗👇

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One of the hardest parts of this treatment is that the chemo steroids I need for 3 days wipe out my narcolepsy medication. My sleep schedule gets turned upside down, & I just have to find a way to survive this reality until it passes.

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🔔 Proud — I wrote “Paint My Canvas” and recorded the piano (link in bio) 🎹💛

Had chemo the day before, so recording was foggy — edited out mistakes. Not perfect, but proud; vocals soon.

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Physically I’m OK. Mentally, not really. I am dreading tomorrow.

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I choose to spend my limited energy on what truly matters — Tim McGraw says it best in “Live Like You Were Dying.” And since I am, I am.

My PSA: Do it now; don’t wait for a terminal diagnosis to start living that way.

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First real workout since chemo/radiation — gym, big nap, dog walk. Not perfect, but just what I needed.

Back tomorrow morning — who’s in? Move, share, bonus for pics!
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I’m excited I had the energy to work on this project, which I’ve been working on since early Feb. I’ll share more details soon!

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I’m excited I had the energy to work on this project, which I’ve been working on since early Feb. I’ll share more details soon!

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I’m excited I had the energy to work on this project, which I’ve been working on since early Feb. I’ll share more details soon!

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Today was tough, but we survived. My sick daughter (masked up) showed me her board game design. Jon brought toast and Pedialyte. Jess dropped dinner. My son joined me for video games. Small moments, big love carried me through.
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Embracing "Hakuna Matata" while resting on this bench - prioritizing my health and ignoring any judgment. 💙

How do other parents balance commitments to their kids when they're not feeling their best?

Always looking for tips and solidarity.
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