Author Archives: caryschmidt

Recovery Update

Posted on October 20, 2011 by caryschmidt

It’s been an eventful couple of weeks, so I wanted to give a quick update. Every week, lots of friends and family ask “How are you feeling?” And the second most common greeting is, “Hey, you look good!” Dana looked … Continue reading →

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it's been a year…

Posted on October 1, 2011 by caryschmidt

One year ago yesterday, I found out I had cancer. This week has been surreal. I have played the life-changing events of this week (one year ago) in my mind over and over this week. It would be impossible to … Continue reading →

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blessings…

Posted on September 15, 2011 by caryschmidt

I’m sitting at McDonald’s again this morning. Not sure why cancer left me with an appetite for pancakes, but I literally dreamed last night that I was eating pancakes. So… here I am, prep’ing for the day and enjoying pancakes. … Continue reading →

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lung damage and recovery

Posted on August 25, 2011 by caryschmidt

We had a very good, one-hour appointment with my radiologist in Hollywood this past Monday. He answered a lot of questions and helped me understand where I am and why I’m feeling the way I do. Here’s the short version:

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how we keep our marriage fresh

Posted on August 18, 2011 by caryschmidt

When Dana and I were engaged, there was one thing we dreaded—someday becoming one of those married couples that appear to barely tolerate each other. You know—those couples who never even hold hands or exude joy in being together. We … Continue reading →

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one day at a time…

Posted on August 14, 2011 by caryschmidt

I’m due for an update. As of this writing I’m four and a half weeks post treatment. Let me start with the good stuff. First, we had a great 25th anniversary week for our church followed by a wonderful family … Continue reading →

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hair happiness…

Posted on July 21, 2011 by caryschmidt

This update comes to you exactly nine weeks out from chemo, and two weeks out from radiation. Honestly, I was pretty optimistic on how I would be feeling by now. It’s taking longer than I wish. I’m still having daily … Continue reading →

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thank you, thank you, thank you…

Posted on July 16, 2011 by caryschmidt

There is much I wish to write and say about where I am presently with this battle, but in this post I just want to pause to say thank you! At this moment, I have completed treatment (7 months of … Continue reading →

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off script is now available

Posted on July 7, 2011 by caryschmidt

It’s amazing how the Lord allows the timing of events to unfold. Yesterday I left the hospital in Hollywood after my last radiation treatment! It was a moment I will never forget. Only minutes later I received a message from … Continue reading →

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treatment complete

Posted on July 7, 2011 by caryschmidt

Today I made my last walk from the apartment to the hospital. A few moments later, it was a bit surreal to emerge from the treatment room for the last time. As I stepped out of the hospital onto Sunset … Continue reading →

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