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

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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 👇!

#nkwadcancerkick #MakingLemonadeAndMemories #WildlifeEncounter

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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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#SteroidInsomnia

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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.

#PaintMyCanvas #nkwadcancerkick #MakingLeminadeAndMemories #Songwriting #MusicalTherapy

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After one chemo, we adjusted for round 2 Enhertu: slowed infusion 50% to ease intensity, capped naps at 45 min, sipped green-tea lemonade for nausea, 12‑min walk with Jon & dogs, 10‑min wall Pilates (for bloating… I’m not pregnant!).

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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!
#nkwadcancerkick #makingmemoriesandlemonade #DailyActivity #MoveForHealth #ProgressNotPerfection

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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!

#nkwadcancerkick #makinglemonadeandmemories #MBC #Stage4

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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!

#nkwadcancerkick #makinglemonadeandmemories #MBC #Stage4

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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!

#nkwadcancerkick #makinglemonadeandmemories #MBC #Stage4

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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.
#nkwadcancerkick #MakingLemonadeAndMemories #MBC #stage4

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Music scored my day: singing and piano, rang long bells to mark finishing radiation, cheered at Pianote’s 10th livestream—won a year of Private Access lessons! Ended with takeout & a movie with my bf. Ready for bed shortly! #nkwadcancerkick #MakingLemonadeAndMemories #MBC #Stage4

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Overwhelmed with gratitude for the amazing humans in my orbit. To everyone who keeps me grounded, lifts me up, and shows up as true friends – you all mean everything to me. Love all of you!

#nkwadcancerkick #MakingLemonadeAndMemories #MBC #Stage4

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Sleep first, conquer second! Prioritized my rest and it paid off with an incredible day!

#nkwadcancerkick #MakingLemonadeAndMemories #MBC #stage4cancer

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Despite feeling tired and worn down, I’ve seen some positive results already, particularly in my leg swelling. I also have no formal proof, I feel like we are killing this cancer. That’s something I’ll hold onto! #nkwadcancerkick #MakingLemonadeAndMemories #MBC #stage4

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Roads were a mess to get to/ from radiation, but was happy to spend quality time with my guy and our dogs. Tomorrow is my last treatment for the week, with one more on Monday. #nkwadcancerkick #makinglemonadeandmemories #Stage4 #MBC

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Oops! I fell asleep before I could post yesterday’s update! Two good days, and 3 more radiation sessions to go: today, tomorrow, and Monday.
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Jon chauffeured me to lymphedema and radiation — date night, cancer edition. Rocked our matching Terry Fox "Finish It" shirts like the fierce duo we are. Nausea tried to win, but the meds killed it. I felt human to boot! Today was a GOOD day. #nkwadcancerkick #MBC #Stage4 #TerryFox

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It’s been a day. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. #nkwadcancerkick #makinglemonadeandmemories #mbc #stage4

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Take it Easy by the Eagles: Theme by Terri. Decent Day 1 but have headache & skin rash.

Upset that on-call oncology services were cut in December. Enhertu warns "get help for allergic reaction including rash" but safer to stay home. #nkwadcancerkick #MBC #stage4 #makinglemonadeandmemories

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