Hello friends and family, I thought it’s time to update on my dad. I’ve been asking for good thoughts, positive energy and prayers sent my dad’s way but I’ve not been so forthcoming on what is going on. As most … Continue reading
Hi there friends and family! So today I made a huge mistake and accidentally posted an RSVP for my son’s 1st birthday–and included my address!!
Sooo… this is a little awkward and I’m sure you are wondering… where’s the update? But it won’t be here until next week. Sorry. The thing is not everyone received it yet and that’s because I ran out. I know… excuses, … Continue reading
There are certain times in my life when everything clicks and it all seems to make sense. It’s like all the puzzles pieces suddenly fit, and I’m like “Ah ha.” Let me explain– 2015 was NOT a perfect year… actually … Continue reading
Let me explain… I suffer from survivor’s guilt yet it is my dad who is the survivor not me. So, maybe I should say how do you cope with caretaker-of-parent-survivor-who-faced-a-deadly-cancer guilt?
So, I’m pretty sure my dad is not going to be happy with me– as he’s not the type who wants anybody to feel sorry for him ever– but images do tell a powerful story and I think it’s important to share. … Continue reading
I have to admit that ever since we got my dad’s painstaking diagnosis, “So, It’s stomach cancer”, I’ve been eating for two. At the beginning of this nightmare, the doctor said, “Shigeo, you need to gain some weight before we … Continue reading
It’s been almost two years since my father was diagnosed with stomach cancer. It’s been almost two years since my world has been turned upside down. During this time, my father has had a total gastrectomy, a port-a-cath surgery, six … Continue reading
Dear Victor, My #TripleCrown Story began on November 16, 2013… the day my dad was admitted to our local hospital for severe gastric bleeding. I guess you might ask what does this have anything to do with horse racing… but … Continue reading
I know…I know… this post is so long over due– but I can explain!! Every year, during the last week of December… I like to reflect on the past year. I think about the year as a whole… the good, … Continue reading
Who would have thought it… Me– A happily married woman and a loving caregiver to my dad (stage 3B stomach cancer) got CATFISHED!! Well, I did… I was dubbed… I was fooled… I was hoaxed…
November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, and I have decided to kick of the month by donating my hair. (I did this last year too!) My beautiful long locks will be going to Pantene Beautiful Lengths because this organization makes wigs for adult … Continue reading
This morning our reality show, Along for the Bride, aired on TLC. It’s been a while… a long while… and I was actually excited to re- watch it… re-live our wedding week. I still can’t believe two years have gone … Continue reading
I lost my voice. I have writer’s block. I don’t want to spend my free time thinking about. I don’t know… I don’t know… I DON’T KNOW. But really, I do know. I am my father’s caretaker, assistant, scheduler, insurance … Continue reading
Tomorrow is a big day! My dad is having stomach surgery. We have been so greatly touched by all the phone calls, emails, text messages, thoughts, well wishes and prayers. Thank you! I’ve set up a real-time microblogging site for friends and family who would very much like status updates on the entire day. Please go to: http://photoshigeo.tumblr.com/
Or click on the picture.
Also, if you’d like to leave any messages for my dad, please leave here. He is so afraid that he’ll be bored for the next 9 days in the hospital.
XOXO,
Aki
With Stomach Cancer: The Blog
Aki and Tom 