Big Changes

Big Changes

In November 2024 Elena was diagnosed with Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer typically seen in young children. Along with this devastating news came many big changes for the Vasquez family. Elena would required 78 chemo treatments and has since also...
Honoring Veterans – Legacy

Honoring Veterans – Legacy

Remembering with Pride Dad was proud to serve in the Navy back in the early 1950s. I recall the stories. He had been on an aircraft carrier as a mechanic for four years. He also slept on the top bunk bed and drew himself up to his bunk by the pipes that were incased...
Can’t Steal My JOY

Can’t Steal My JOY

In early 2019, I found a lump in my left breast. I panicked. It came out of nowhere. I quickly made an appointment and within a week I was getting a mammogram. My mammogram came back clear, but because there was an obvious lump I was referred to have an ultrasound. I...
No Cake Walk

No Cake Walk

My sister Holly was diagnosed with HER 2 positive breast cancer in August 2022, at the age of 64.  This aggressive cancer requires a course of chemotherapy, followed by a lumpectomy, then radiation.  She also started Herceptin with her first chemo infusion.  This form...