Author Archives: caryschmidt

happy groaning…

Posted on June 21, 2011 by caryschmidt

Radiation is going well and starting to take it’s toll. It’s a lot better than chemo, but I’m definitely starting to feel the fatigue/weakness combined with some aching and a sore throat. Every day when I lay down on the … Continue reading →

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a crazy week in review…

Posted on June 16, 2011 by caryschmidt

Week one of radiation is coming to a close and WOW do I feel disoriented! The challenges of the week have been several—continue recovering from chemo while traveling back and forth to Hollywood for radiation, and remembering what day it … Continue reading →

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the ark

Posted on June 14, 2011 by caryschmidt

Radiation is rather uneventful. Judging by the word, you would think I would have a long, energy-charged story of epic proportions. Energy-charged, yes, but not epic. We arrived in Hollywood at about 1pm. The treatment rooms (about 8 of them) … Continue reading →

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hollywood, tattoos, and the next step

Posted on June 12, 2011 by caryschmidt

Well, I officially went to Hollywood last Friday and got tattoos. Never in my life did I think I would utter those words, but that’s what happened. Now, relax. My arm doesn’t say “I Love Dana.” The tattoos were simply … Continue reading →

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a new book—off script

Posted on June 8, 2011 by caryschmidt

Over the past eight months, people have asked me if I was going to write a book about this cancer experience. At first, my answer was to laugh and say, “probably not!” But the Lord overruled me. It’s been two … Continue reading →

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chemo recovery update

Posted on June 7, 2011 by caryschmidt

Nineteen days out from my last chemo treatment, I’m discovering that seven months of treatments has set me back further than I expected. Here’s a quick update on what’s happening.

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first-born kids and hodgkins

Posted on May 26, 2011 by caryschmidt

I found out this week that Hodgkins is most common in first-born children. Just a few thoughts on this. 1. I’m glad I could clear the immune-system way for my two younger brothers to live longer and healthier lives. I hope … Continue reading →

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a man, a boy, and a Bible…

Posted on May 26, 2011 by caryschmidt

I love the way God shows up in ways we least expect. This morning is another McDonald’s morning. As my system is coming out of chemo effects, the stomach was asking for pancakes and my heart longed for some quiet … Continue reading →

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ready for radiation

Posted on May 24, 2011 by caryschmidt

Today’s radiation appointment was a long awaited moment and a tremendous learning experience. I’ll cut to the chase and then go back and explain. Beginning June 13, I will have a daily radiation treatment for 17 days (Monday thru Friday) … Continue reading →

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news after treatment #12

Posted on May 20, 2011 by caryschmidt

I thought I had made it throught treatment #12 without losing my lunch. For five hours I did really well—smelling minty breath gum, listening to good music, doing anything to distract my mind. Treatment was completed, we thanked the nurses, … Continue reading →

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