Tuesday, August 13, 2024

August 13th ~ Still moving forward

 Hello all,

I’ve been missing everyone so much. I am in the hospital at New York- Presbyterian in Manhattan. I ended up having 2 more surgeries over the past month due to more growth of the tumor. That makes a total of 4 surgeries so far! I have made the decision to not move forward with any more surgeries at this point. My 3rd surgery was extremely rough and the pain and recovery process was beyond anyones imagination. And due to unforeseen complications I needed to have another surgery. Therefore they are going hard with radiation and chemotherapy. I am confident that I am where I need to be. Currently at rehab at the some hospital and they think my projected go home date is the 18th. Every day I am getting stronger and stronger. My biggest issue is my eyesight. Unfortunately I feel like it has gotten worse and not better. I just want to say thank you to all of those who participated in the fundraiser and everyone who helped my children make it as success.

There are so many phases of fighting this cancer I could have never imagined how hard it can be. But I am bound and determined to do what I need to do to fight. My goal right now is on August 18th to walk into my home and to be able to be home with my children and my Sophie. We have so many memories to make and we will do just that.

Life will look a little different going forward and that’s okay. As a family we will adjust accordingly.

My diagnosis has been unreal. I often wake up and think to myself “Brain cancer!? Are you fucking kidding me? Okay, let’s get this shit outta my head. Let’s do what we gotta do.” Easier said than done but not impossible.

I look forward to getting back to life on the 18th. Thank you for all your prayers. I love you all and I hope I can see you all soon.

10 comments:

  1. My continued prayers are with you. Take one day at a time. ❤️ from All Baked Up

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  2. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers and thoughts my friend. I am looking forward to the day when I can come to a market and I can give you a big hug. You are so strong and keep fighting.
    Love Always,
    Claire Doppman
    @dopp79

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  3. Wishing you a speedy recovery!! Looking forward to being able to purchase your delicious granola in the near future.

    Best,
    Josethp

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  4. Keep fighting ! We are all rooting for you and can’t wait to see you at the markers and eat your delicious and one of a kind granola!

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  5. McGuinness NicholasAugust 13, 2024 at 3:26 PM

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  6. My continued prayers for you and your. Holden. Sending love and strength to all of you

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  7. Love you ❤️❤️❤️

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  8. We are praying hard for you Jeanette to keep strong and give it all you got. Tackle one day at a time and remember slow and steady wins the race. Love and miss you lots!!! Jolene & Joe

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  9. My continued strength and prayers being sent to the entire Candido clan and all those praying for them. One minute at a time Jeanette. Sometimes you have to break it down in smaller ways just to get through the hard days. Your family is so loved ...there are so many of us praying for ALL of you...now and always πŸ™ ❤️ Stay as strong as you can lady and know there are so many folks loving and praying for y'all πŸ’✌️πŸ€ŸπŸ™

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  10. All of us at the ECI garden love you, miss your sweet big smile and laugh and pray for you all the time! May you be walking through your front door Sunday! πŸ’ͺ πŸ’š πŸ™ 🌻

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