Describe your journey to diagnosis:

I was a pretty active wife, mother, and entrepreneur, while holding a 9 to 5 as well. No big or small job I would not do to make sure we were doing well. In October 2018, I remember getting this sharp pain on my right rib cage. It was there for about two weeks then it switched to the left side of my rib cage. It kept doing that until it ended up on my left hip and groin area in January 2019. May 6, 2019 I couldn’t take it anymore and ended up in the hospital via ambulance since I could no longer walk. There after a CT Scan was performed and I found out I have cancer. Still not knowing which one, we just knew it was all over my bones.

What has been your biggest challenge on your journey?

Staying as strong as everyone has known me to be.

What are you most grateful for?

I am grateful for those who have stood by me and have not left my side. Not only the expected but the unexpected as well. My support system is amazing.

What keeps you going on your bad days?

My God, my family, especially my son. He is 24 years old, but he is still my baby.

What have you learned about yourself on your journey?

I’ve learned that I can complete this fight that God has given me to fight. I’ve always been a big believer that things always happen for a reason and God chooses us for those reasons. I know my testimony will be tremendous and will inspire others to fight with all they have.

How has MBC changed your perspective on life?

Oh man, it has shown me to stop and enjoy life. It’s sad to say, I was more of a worker and working on building a legacy for my family that I rarely stopped to smell the roses as they say.

 What do you want the world to know about living with MBC?

That it is not as bad as it sounds. Yes, there are bad days as there are good ones, but regardless you have days to count on. You are still in control of your journey. In control of the things that you can control. I’ll take any day.

What advice do you have for early-stagers, some who are afraid to learn about MBC?

It will be tough but we are God’s children and he will not give us battles that we cannot fight. Keep your faith strong.

Describe life before MBC in one word? Describe life after MBC in one? Explain your words.

Life before MBC: Routine

Routine because my daily routine was the same down to date night Tuesday.

Life after MBC: Purposeful

Purposeful because I am determined to fulfill what is set in front of me. My testimony will be incredible.