Comments on: Pioneer Day got me like…

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 06:03:28 +0000

Hi Jodi! Thank you for following and for the prayers. I really appreciate it. I loved playing ball with you. You were always the crazy funny one! 🙂 And my mom always loved you. Until you went to U$C. 🙂 haha. just kidding. but seriously, who would go to that school?! anyway, we need to all get together one of these days- have a Joe Perry aau teams reunion. hope all is well with you

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 05:59:27 +0000

Kathleen, Thank you so much for your words. It is so great to connect with people going through something so similar. I too am Her2+ and had inflammatory BC. I can relate to you so much. Being given this diagnosis, as I’m sure you have felt, has changed my perspective on so many things. I am grateful for it, but I also hate that I can’t just live a “normal” life. I am grateful that it has forced me to rely on the Lord more and to trust in Him. I better understand now how this earthly life is truly just a tiny part of our existence, and that we will have so much more time hereafter. I’m grateful for that perspective because it makes hard things easier to get through. It also helps me to not panic about my kids not having a mom. Anyway, I’m sure you can relate. Keep fighting aka let the nurses have their way with you and just rest and take one day at a time and enjoy what you can. Keep in touch!

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 05:45:49 +0000

Holly. Thanks for the compliment. I’ve always known that I can’t express myself verbally, but I’ve just discovered that writing is much easier for me. Although I don’t know how to write all that well. I just know that I can never think of the words fast enough when I’m talking. Haha. But anyway, I’m grateful that the Dixon clan is here in Utah, and that we can play nerd games together. I’m so glad Dan married you- you’ve always been one of my favorite people.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 05:37:59 +0000

Amen sister. don’t clean your house 😉

By: Caroline

Caroline — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 17:46:39 +0000

so, so good Mel! each one of us should live life this way, cancer diagnosis or not… because we never know what life is going to bring. faith over fear!!!

By: Holly Dixon

Holly Dixon — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 16:06:28 +0000

Mel, first of all, you are an amazing writer. Wish I could write like that. And, as usual, you’re hilarious. Thank you for being brave enough to share your journey. I am so inspired by you–for your incredible faith and your ability to listen to the spirit and follow its prompting (no hatter how difficult). We are super excited to have you guys in Utah & know that we are here to support you and your sweet fam. Love ya, Mel! ❤️

By: Kathleen Madsen

Kathleen Madsen — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:51:44 +0000

I have heard so much about you from my sister Cheryl Ann. About a month ago, I sat down and read your blog from the beginning of your journey. I cried and laughed my way through all of your experiences. This thing they call cancer, that seems to have a mind of its own, really stinks!! You are amazing, uplifting, courageous, funny and I think pretty SPECIAL. You have helped me to buckle up my bootstraps AND “COURAGE TAKE”
I have been doing the “TANGO” with cancer for a year now. Inflammatory breast cancer, the ER+, PR+ & HER2+. I know those are just words I read about that just try to scare me, but I won’t be bullied by cancer. (Though there are times panic does wrestle me to the ground but Heavenly Father always knows how to pull me up and set me straight again.) Thank goodness for family, friends and the temple. Get through the hard days and cherish the good days. I believe in miracles and I am hoping Heavenly Father has one reserved for you. You are wonderful. Keep taking care of yourself and those sweet babies you have

By: Jodi Parriott

Jodi Parriott — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:14:44 +0000

Mel I pray for you and your journey often. I think back to our childhood and playing basketball, never in a million years did I imagine your life journey being this way. I pray for healing for you, and that throught this journey you touch lives for Christs glory. I love you my friend. I’ll be following you and praying for you and your family.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:28:09 +0000

Thank you Melissa! Enjoy Tahoe! We miss it so much especially after a failed attempt to play in the great salt lake today

By: Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:26:48 +0000

Coincidentally, we are hoping to get to Europe next year. I expect a grand tour.