Cancer makes an impact in our lives in many ways – through friends and family members and sometimes in our own bodies. I was shocked to receive a cancer diagnosis a month after my wedding in 2014. Taking in all the advice and stories that suddenly came at me and making decisions about treatment options was a very difficult part of the journey. Creating personal altars; support from my encouraging husband and dear friends; tears and humor helped me through.
I wrote and illustrated part of my cancer story for my book, Altaring My Life. To read that chapter and see the photos, click here