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Preventive Mastectomy: 8 Years Later - 8 years later… It’s hard to believe that it has been almost a decade since I underwent my Preventive Mastectomy! While this is technically only the “anniversary” of the first of three surgeries that were part of this process, I think the first step was the hardest. When I looked… Read More »
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Looking back at the year of surgery and the first few years that followed, I can see how it has all impacted so much of who I am today and how I live my life.
Facing my mortality in my early 30s as a mother of five changed who I was as a parent. I began to focus on who I wanted my kids to be as adults and paid close attention to how all of my parenting decisions would help them move along on the path God made for them.
After all, I was no longer sure I would be there to help them as adults…
As I underwent surgery after surgery and worked through physical therapy again and again, I learned how much pain I could handle and saw how strong my body was.
It was then that I began to embrace an active life and push myself physically. I set goals like running a half marathon and climbing Pike’s Peak so that I had something positive to focus on.
By setting big goals and being unwilling to let myself down, I ensured I wouldn’t give up halfway through the healing process. In this case, settling for good enough wasn’t enough.
I wanted to be stronger than I was before!
I became excited to leave my comfort zone and began snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
I embraced adventure, knowing I may not have a “someday” to do what I dreamed of.
I still feared failure, but suddenly, the fear of regretting not even trying began to outweigh the fear of being laughed at…
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What an amazing day today 🥰 my good friend @joesomodi took me hiking outside of Fort Collins! It was my first time hiking here and the combination of gorgeous weather, great views, and soul filling conversation was exactly what I needed!
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These longer days and the warm Spring weather has me ready to do some dancing in the moonlight! Find the perfect dress for your figure at @fashioncrossroadsinc and when 🛍️ online use PRAIRIEWIFE15 for 15% 👇
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“A horse named Steamboat and a cowboy named Charlie journey life together in a strong
friendship that builds one another up.”
Just like the friendship between Charlie and Wyoming’s legendary Steamboat, these four Wyomingites have formed a strong friendship to build each other up, and to help share “A Home for Steamboat” with the world.
@crislovbooks @zakpullen @windcitybooks
Learn More About “A Home for Steamboat” and find the link to preorder in our Highlights
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It has been way too long since we had 🐓 and fresh 🥚 We’re all super excited to welcome these little 🐥 into our family!
#dirtroadlife #chicks #futureegglayers #welcometothefamily #soexcited #lovethislife
Cowboy J took his little sis to prom 💜💜 What a fabulous night of memories for both of them 🙌
#prom #thesetwo #mykids #proudmama #goodlookingcrew #smalltownprom #herderpride
All dressed up for Boys and Girls Club of Douglas event 🙌🥰 Everything I’m wearing is from @allurewyoming2.0 🤩 so head over their way if you’re looking for some #fancycowgirl clothes 🤩
#emceeatwork #dressedbyallure #charityevent #boysandgirlsclub #douglaswyoming #supportsmallbusiness
Now that wrestling season has officially wrapped up, we have a bit more free time! The Cowkids have a 4 day school schedule so they got to enjoy time to just play and be kids on Friday while I finished up our book for the Prairie Wife Virtual Book Club with @windcitybooks . The three older Cowkids are trading off days going to track meets, and The Cowboy is taking advantage of a “free weekend” to get some work done around the house!
#nothingexciting #butiloveit #letthemplay #workingtogether #lovemyfamily #dirtroadlife
All set for the 14th Annual Red Wagon Gala supporting @casaofnatronacounty ❤️ This was one of my first emceeing jobs ever so it’s always such a joy to come back and work with them every year 🙏
#emcee #emceeatwork #lovemyjob #redwagon2024 #helpthekids #casa #flowersforspring
