The Nightmare Before Surgery…?

Well, here I am and it is the evening before surgery. I cannot lie: I am afraid. Last night, I literally had a meltdown. Yes, the strong, stubborn, fiery ninja had a pure unadulterated meltdown. I am not ashamed to admit it. I burst into hysterics, lay on my closet floor, covered myself with several blankets and wept bitterly saying over…

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The Battle Begins

As promised, part TWO of my three-part comical illustration of my diagnosis story. In case you missed the first part, click here to see it! Part three will be coming along in a few weeks. I am having surgery next week so I cannot get to it until sometime later… in the meantime, I hope you enjoy this one….

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Four More Days

Forgive this juvenile drawing… I am not at home and my resources are minimal. I am currently out of town. My sister got married tonight and it has been a pleasant distraction for me. Directly after the wedding, I found myself facing reality as my friends and family members came up to me wishing me well and telling me…

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Even Ninjas Get Scared

A week from today I’m having my first of the two-stage j-pouch surgery (April 15th, ready or not!). I am going to be frank with you: today I am more anxious than ever. I have so much on my plate at the moment between work deadlines and my sister’s wedding. I am beginning to get overwhelmed. For several days now,…

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