Amy's Journey – Buying Time

At age 51 and as a single mom with two teens, I have metastatic breast cancer. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to buy more time. This is my journey.

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Shocked is an understatement

When she said the pain I had been dealing with for 4 months in my hip was metastatic breast cancer, I was speechless. I had been cancer free for 9 years, so long that it wasn’t really on my radar. My first thought was, my boys! My next thought was how am I going to tell my daddy. My dad had been my rock during my first battle and he was supposed to be enjoying his retirement. Asking him to do it again, for the rest of my life or his, seemed like too much to ask anyone.

My first call was to my good friend whom I knew wouldn’t try to fix it, she’d just listen and let me cry. After seems a blur. All I know is that I was terrified and felt really alone as I went through more tests and started scheduling doctors appointments. I know I’m surrounded by people who love me, I have a lot of support. So why do I still feel so alone?

I’m hoping as I write this blog, and take you on my journey I’ll figure that out. Welcome to Buying Time.

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  1. Lisa Vallejo Avatar
    Lisa Vallejo

    Amy, you have been like a sister to me for more than 30 years, and our lives are woven together through so many memories — both joyful and incredibly hard. You stood by me during one of the most difficult chapters of my life, helping me through my divorce and custody battle, and I will always be grateful for your strength and loyalty.

    I will never forget having you at my wedding in Mexico City in May ten years ago, and how shortly after returning home you were diagnosed with breast cancer. Watching you face that fight with courage and determination — and recover — was a testament to the incredible woman you are. Now, once again, you are meeting this moment with honesty, grace, and heart.

    You have always been a gifted writer, and I’m so glad you’re using that gift to share your story and keep us all connected as you walk this path. You are one of the kindest, warmest, and most loving people I know, and I am honored to walk beside you — always. You are deeply loved.

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  2. Dawn Walters Avatar
    Dawn Walters

    I’m sorry this is what you’re facing. It’s brave of you to write it all down.

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