January 14, 2026 Remission

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Things have been moving right along with recovery and trying to get things back to "normal" ahead of my reconstruction surgery. I should know more about that step in February when I meet with my plastic surgeon. 

My oncologist ordered a specific blood test to be done that would test for my specific string of cancer cells. That's a send-away type of test, not something that is done in-house at the lab. Those results came back yesterday - test was negative and it was stated I'm officially in REMISSION! Praise God!!

While that is fantastic news, there are just times when you want to call your mom and tell her good news. She'd have told dad and they both would have been over the moon ecstatic.  Unfortunately, for me, that's not an option. But literally, when I got the message from the doctor, I switched to the phone app and almost called her. 

Today, for some reason, she's on my heart. I miss her and dad everyday, but for some reason, today seems to be one of those days when the hole in my heart seems bigger. It never gets better or easier, not for me anyway. There's a saying "the more it hurts, the more love there was". I feel that. My folks loved big and hard. If they said the loved you, it was meant from the heart. 

I don't know the reason for the emotional ramblings... I guess it's hard dealing with life sometimes without my folks around. 


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  1. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2026 at 11:22 AM

    Very happy for you. Been following your journey. I’m in my 13th year as a Survivor. You’ve got this

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  2. Mom #2 1/2January 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM

    I'm so thankful you have turned this monster around and sent it packing. You've beat the devil right out of you. As you know, it didn't end that way for Donna. I know exactly how you feel about your mom too. Mine has been gone 15 years on the 14th and yes, I needed her more on that day than ever. I love love love you Kira. Keep on fighting this demon as much as you have to. I hope to see you this year but know I'm always here and if I need to be, I'll be there. Momma T

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