Michael had a check in with Dr. G yesterday. Before the second infusion, Michael had blood tests. They came back better.

We have to laugh. We have to find moments that make us laugh. Even if it is jokes only we get.

Grand Valley Oncology is phenomenal. M and I have never had such positive medical experience.

Tonight a beautiful friend of ours gave us an extraordinary act of compassion and friendship. Shelby, we can’t thank you enough for tonight. We are so grateful to have you in our circle.

Michael is right he has shy veins. The first infusion it took the nurse a few times to get one. Yesterday’s labs, the nurse found one, but it didn’t want to keep going to fill all the tubes.

I am sorry I've been quiet on here so far. Ever since that first treatment it has been an uphill/downhill battle in just understanding what was happening to me after my first treatment.

We all know someone who has had cancer and heard them say, “there are good days and bad days.” Now I know what that means on a personal level.

This is the names of the infusions and chemo drug Michael is taking. Both go by their trade names. The infusion goes by Keytruda. The pill Michael takes is Inylta.

We had an appointment with Michael’s oncologist today. Basically just a follow up to see how the first infusion went.

Pasted from my Facebook. I know most of you have seen M’s post. I thought I should post also though. After months of being sick and having a significant amount of tests, we found out Michael has Stage 4 cancer

We held our breath as the results were being discussed. Soon after that breath became a moment of loss. Shocked set in

Back in early September I got a flu like bug. I treated it as best I could but I wasn’t getting better.

Michael has cancer. Michael has cancer again. I am not even sure I know what to do with those statements. He turns 50 tomorrow and has cancer.

Michaela and Michael are the same person on this website. Preferred name and pronouns are Michaela and she/her though.