Tomorrow is a major step in my journey. I’ll check into the hospital at 5:30 AM, with surgery starting at 7:30 AM. I’ll be undergoing a hysterectomy and HIPEC — a heated chemotherapy treatment delivered during surgery to target any remaining cancer cells.
This will be my first major surgery and my first overnight hospital stay — and while that’s new territory for me, I feel steady. Clear. Held.
There’s good news that gives me strength:
My latest CT scan showed major improvement — many of the cancerous nodules in my abdomen have nearly resolved, and no new disease has appeared. A remaining cyst has even shrunk. My CA-125 number continues reduce, showing the chemo is doing what it needs to do.
I’m placing my trust in faith, love, and this process of healing. Even my doctors have said they’re just the agents — something greater is at work here. I believe that. And I’ve felt it — through every card, every prayer, every moment of kindness and care.
To all my family and friends: thank you. For the flowers, the meals, the visits, and the support — but most of all, for your time and prayers. You’ve helped me carry this. Please continue to send love and strength, especially to Rob, Korbin, Kaitey, and Layne, my parents/brothers, my amazing friends who are walking this path closely with me.
I’ll be offline while I recover, but I’ll share an update when I’m able. I’m already looking forward to coming home — and being outside again, feeling the earth beneath me and the air on my face.
Still in the fire — but not alone.
— Sarah
Fireside with Sarah. 