“Like glass, life is fragile yet beautiful.” – Unknown

I had my port flush this week, and it made me reconsider keeping my port in if my scans continue to be clear. What if I remain cancer free for several more years, and then I’d have to continue getting my port flushed every six weeks? But then what if I get it out, and my cancer comes back weeks later? Then, I’d be back in to get another port. The first time I had one and I finished treatment, I wanted that sucker out immediately. It was placed to hide under my swim strap, but it was uncomfortable, and I hated the reminder of it when I was cancer free. But this time, mine is placed well and has worked so well for so many years, so I’m tempted just to keep it in. It’s really difficult to know what to do. I have time to think about it. It’s really not a huge deal going in every six weeks to get it done. It just takes more time to set it all up than it does to actually insert the needle and flush out the port. But the whole thing only takes about 15 minutes, so I can’t complain. I just found it interesting that I was even considering getting my port out again when I thought I just wanted to keep it in.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is only a week away. This year, I decided to make it an annual tradition to get a Breast Cancer Awareness Pumpkin from Luke Adams’ glass blowing studio. They offer a buy one, get one Breast Cancer Awareness Pumpkin so that you can keep one and gift one to someone affected by breast cancer. I will have to post a picture when they come in the mail, or you can see this year’s at www.1hotpieceofglass.com. I am going to keep mine as a reminder of how many years I have survived and thrived with this disease, and I hope I gain quite the collection! And for the second ones that I am gifted, I may give them to: a supporter who has been with me throughout my journey, a stranger or acquaintance who has become a supporter, a fellow fighter, or a survivor. Or I might give one to someone who has lost someone to breast cancer, a nurse or one of my caregivers. Thank you to Luke Adams and his team for spreading breast cancer awareness and reminding us of the beauty of life and the beauty, strength and hope within each of us through his beautiful glass pumpkins. #LukeAdams #glassblowing Thank you, Luke Adams and team, for the buy one, get one offer, which enables us to give to each other, take care of each other and share our journeys with each other. Share. Live. Love.