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Matt: There have been too many significant events to put into one post and we’re still in transition. The short version is I’m doing really well and have been following time-restricted eating when I can. My new job is amazing but the in-office policy has thrown where we will be living and when we areContinue reading “MP 26-long awaited”

Annie: On Wednesday March 31, 2021 I resigned from my job and then a few hours later, Matt resigned from his. Leading up to this date, I had started to pursue setting up my own speech therapy private practice. I overcame loads of imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and analysis paralysis, as I, little-by-little, started to getContinue reading “MP 25, that one time we quit”

Matt: Let’s get in the weeds for a minute. Treatment of disease is obviously important, but often should only be the tip of the iceberg. Many threats to the body impact more than one system or organ and shouldn’t be viewed in isolation. From what I’ve learned, healing often requires full body participation. Reaching backContinue reading “MP 24”

Annie: Matt got a brain MRI and chest/abdomen CT scan on 1/29/2021. I got to join Matt at his results appointment on 2/3/2021: the first time since COVID-19 restrictions started in March 2020. February 3rd was also exactly one year from the date we learned that there was an effective drug for this particular cancerContinue reading “MP 23”

Matt: Hiking in forests always feels therapeutic and is something I’ve always enjoyed doing while growing up in the Pacific Northwest. It’s also exciting when something that feels deeply good and healing is supported by science. Most people don’t need confirmation to spend more time in the great outdoors, but learning the notable impact onContinue reading “MP 22”

Matt: My last scans were on October 26th and included a CT scan of my chest and a full body bone scan. The results continue to amaze my doctor and me. The measurable tumors in my lungs seem to be gone and the haziness continues to improve. The lymph nodes seem to have returned toContinue reading “MP 21”

Matt: I had a chest CT scan and brain MRI on Thursday 8/6 and went over the results with my doctor this past Tuesday. In short, the tumors are shrinking rapidly and I’m making a good recovery. I am thankful, but I left of doctor’s office with some feelings of impatience. I remain expectant ofContinue reading “MP 20”

7/8/2020 Today is our 14th Wedding Anniversary! Matt picked three flowers from the yard for me and declared, “Flower arranging is hard!” What he may lack as a floral design technician, he makes up for with sweet, sweet, words: Front of card: Shall we stick by each other as long as we live? -Walt WhitmanContinue reading “MP 19”

Matt: Last Monday, May 11th, I went in for my first chest CT scan since my diagnosis. Already having a positive MRI result from last month, this was the first time I felt confident going into a scan. As my lower right lung is likely the origin site, I was eager to see the progressContinue reading “MP 18”

4/7/20 Annie: The vegan chili was amazing! Bulgar wheat made the liquid hearty and gave that substantial meaty mouth-feel. Matt also made a quinoa black bean and bell peppers warm salad with a chili-lime dressing and avocado on the top. Yum! I’ve been so grateful to have him prep/make meals for us both during thisContinue reading “MP 17”