On this day, July 1, 2021 (two hours later) I was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. After robotic Whipple surgery and 12 rounds of chemo (54 hours every other week) and lots of prayers, I’ve gotten to the good part. Mother/daughters weekend, lots of celebrating with family and friends, traveling, daughter’s engagement and my husband’s and my 20 year Wedding Renewal with family in Mykonos 🤍 Always remember, life is good and worth fighting for 💜🙏 Post via conniekenyon Follow @voiceofcancerpatie

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I had driven six hours with my two kids to surprise my family for Thanksgiving, arriving to freezing rain and a partially opened door. My mother’s face appeared, her smile empty. “Oh dear… it’s only for close family,” she said. Jessica’s voice cut through from inside. “Mom, hurry! We need space for my friend’s kids!” I stood there, holding pies I’d spent hours making. “Mom, really? I drove six hours!” Dad’s booming voice followed: “Some people don’t get hints about being unwanted.” Laughter insi