Pictures

I do not have many pictures of when I was sick. I hated how I looked and I didn’t want my picture taken. I was either too sickly looking because I was so thin or looked so swollen because of the Predinose cheeks.

I regret not having pictures, I wish I had allowed my mom or anyone to take pictures of me. I wish I could look back and see me with my nurses and doctors, see the reality of those days and most importantly see how far I have come .

These two pictures were taken right before I was diagnosed. You can see how in just a few short months, I lost all color and look so sickly.

October 1993 – 8th Grade School Picture
December 31, 1993 – New Year’s Eve

Pictures taken during my initial hospitalization and yes the bed pan has a smiley face. Celebrating my 14th birthday in the hospital.

January 30, 1994 – First Hospitalization

When I started looking like a cancer patient. I went from 100lbs to 80lbs and lost my hair (which I was happy to lose). A few months later Prednisone Cheeks (swelling from high-dose steroids) started to appear just in time for my cousin’s wedding.

May 1994 – 8th Grade Graduation with my Siblings
May 1994 – My Parents and I
August 1994
August 1994 – Uncle John and I
August 1994

My high school pictures. I love these because it shows the progression of my hair.

September 1994 – Freshman Year
September 1995 – Sophomore Year
September 1996 – Junior Year
July 1997 – Senior Year

Special Wish Trip to Disney World – June 1995

June 1995 – Special Wish Trip
June 1995 – Special Wish Trip
June 1995 – Special Wish Trip
June 1995 – Special Wish Trip

Camp: Heme Camp and Camp Friendship

August 1999 – Camp Friendship with Jason
August 1998 – Heme Camp with Emily

My Incredible Doctors, Nurse Practitioners and Chaplain

2014 – Fr. Ralko and I

Bald is Beautiful

Awareness and Advocacy

Ballroom Dancing

2011 – Ballroom Dancing with Daniel

My Wedding Day

My Family