"In a world full of darkness be the bright light." I woke up this morning with a heavy heart and reminder that even on your worst mental day it isn't all that bad, and it's better than the alternative. I woke up missing my sweet friend, Amber, and feeling sad for those families who have lost loved ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedom. I am forever thankful. If I have learned anything from my life obstacles, it's to never take people for granted and te

From Jan to Dec. 2014 I battled cancer. Cancer does not just last through your treatment, it lives with you forever. Some great advise I received from my Oncologist at Northside Hospital was find something and immerse yourself in it. Well I did just that. In January 2016 I delivered a beautiful baby girl. What a blessing she is. In 2016 I became a Rise Athlete and I am headed to the NPC stage in 2017. #calming #donttakethesmallstuffforgranted #northsidehospital #youngad

Life After Cancer

After hearing the news, that a fellow softball buddy ended his earthly battle with cancer and gained the biggest prize, a set of wings, today, I needed the gym more than ever. I didn't know Cody on a personal level, but I knew of him. We shared a common award #cancersurvivor ! I went through every emotion today trying to grasp the reality that he was gone. It wasn't until I was at the gym that I realized I was continually thinking about him selfishly. My first thought being f

A little #tbt on the top picture to May 2014. I was 2 chemo rounds in and a day before running a 5k! And the bottom two this past month! I never really see why people look at me crazy when I give them a short version of my life to this point, until I had a moment to reflect this morning. You don't realize how strong you are until it's honestly your only option. I never wanna be a quitter and I never wanna let myself down! #keepyourheadup#thestormwillpass #cancersurvivor #weal

For the first time in 2.5 years I felt my pony move like it use to. I literally cried. Although most don't think about something so small, I do, and man have I missed it! #itsthelittlethings #cancersurvivor #chemocurlsnomore#cancersucks #shorthairdontcare #donttakethesmallstuffforgranted #infertility #youngadults #Teens #fertility #cancer #staystrong #teammaggieforacure #teammaggie #breastcancersurvivor #breastcancer #fitm #fitmom #cancersurvivor #mjdjourney #cancersux #itsth

Fighting and beating cancer was/is not a walk in the park and I feel that needs to be said before what I'm about to be say. I'm thankful cancer was a detour my journey of life took. Most people are probably reading this thinking I'm crazy and that is fine. I'm not thankful I physically had cancer, but I am thankful for the people I met, the things it taught me, the person it made me, and the opportunities it has and continues to give me. It allowed my family to become closer,

Exactly two years ago around 7:30pm, I was sitting in my doctors office, making the toughest decision of my life! My mom, best friend, and boyfriend at the time by my side, 12/23/13 is just one of those days that will always stick out in my life. It's the night I decided to have a double bilateral mastectomy. Im glad I did.#cancersux #breastcancersurvivor #bestfamilyintheentireworldim sure it's a night Mary Phillips Jones and Lindsey Simpson will never forget as well #staystr

2 years ago and the day after the first surgery of my life. I received a phone call that would forever change my life, and throw my life as i knew it (might I add it was perfect) into a crazy chaotic yet beautiful experience. It is a day I will never forget, the day I was told I had breast cancer. Nothing could have prepared me for what was about to come. I still remember everything about that day and how lost I truly felt. I still don't believe it actually happened and espec

There are a few dates that will continue to stick out every year, and this is one of those. It's hard to believe, but this time last year I was going into my first chemo treatment. I was scared of the unknown, anxious to know what is was going to be like, and ready/determined to kick butt!#breastcancersurvivor #chemosucks #bestsupportsystem #timeflies#atlantacancercenter #staystrong #infertility #fertility #cancer #Teens #teammaggieforacure #teammaggie #teenswithcancer #cance