Chemo & Casamigos

  5 days before these pictures and videos were sent to me, I got a text from Jess, the first few lines read...  "Sis today I'm in my feelings. Thinking about so many t hings. I know this is going to be a battle, but I wasn't ready for the pain and the emotions roller-coaster. Not being able to drive my daughter to school or even have the energy to comb her hair is breaking my heart the hours in the bathroom vomiting at night is just exhausting..." In that moment I knew the "you got this " texts that people are so quick to send (because what else could they say) were no longer motivating her. What do you say to that text? I knew I needed to see her. We spent the day together and although I know she didn't feel well it gave her the motivation she needed without me saying a thing. That night we traded the Casamigos for a little wine and I even got her outside for a bit. I was happy to get these videos a few days later -- My sis got her stride back... we all...

 " One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation." - Arthur Ashe I was shocked to see the new hair cut even before the chemo started! Of course, I loved it, definitely a change as Jess has never had short hair as long as I've known her... her response, "well It's going to fall out anyways." Come to think of it, I've never seen an up-close battle of someone fighting cancer except for in the movies, / tv shows. You see the actors/ actresses portraying what seems to be a traumatizing moment, them waking up hair falling out, I truly couldn't image. My sis said if we are going to do this, let it be on my terms! Taking control of the situation even knowing the outcome not only takes strength, but an immense amount of courage. Imagine knowing what's to come and still preparing for it through the tears... I showed up to her house that weekend (she partied for 3 weekends in a row before chemo started y...