When I was told that I had cancer, my reaction was minimal. My gut already told me the biopsy results were going to be positive so I guess I was already mentally prepared. I did briefly shed a tear, but there was no sudden or deep feeling of dismay. I knew I'd have to play … Continue reading About – Face
Author: fomowords
45 years old mother of 3 beautiful girls, happily married since 2000. Owner of Sanfillipo Financial. I’ve been in the insurance and fanciful service business since 1997 when I graduated from THE Ohio State University.
Breast Cancer came knocking on my door November 8, 2018. Shortly after, I decided to start this blog.
IRONY - I’ve been advising others for over 20 years on the importance of owning disability and Life Insurance as the foundation of financial planning & now I get to be my own ”testimial”.
Disease does not care who you are or how old you are....SO MAKE SURE YOU’RE PROPERLY INSURED PEOPLE! I can help ya if you need it?
So, that’s my story & I’m sticking to it!
High FIVE ? Friday
11 down 5 to go! I've reached the point where the chemo countdown can be done on 1 hand. ? This weeks chemo buddy was Miss Laurie Dougherty - a great friend I met through school. Her daughter and my middle, Gina, are BFF's. The time went by fast while we aligned some summer camps … Continue reading High FIVE ? Friday
Memories
It was 5am May 18, 2018. I just woke to the alarm on my phone. I was sound asleep in the Hospice facility next to my dad. I had gone out to dinner & drinks with my aunts & cousins the night before and they all invited me to stay with them, but I declined. … Continue reading Memories
“I’m a Survivor”
"I'm a survivor...I'm not gonna give up...I'm not gonna stop...I'm gonna work harder" THANKS Destiny’s Child for the lyrics. This song has been stuck in my head all morning. My friend Jaime Cohen sent me a sweatshirt (that says "this is what a survivor looks like) shortly after my surgery and each time I put … Continue reading “I’m a Survivor”