10 years ago, I made the choice to have a preventive mastectomy.

In the first post, I shared about my decision. I wrote, “As I sit on the hotel floor typing this (we are down in Denver yet again, finalizing plans), I watch LittleMissH toddle over to me. She plants a big old slobbery booger-filled kiss on my mouth…and I know that I will do anything I have to do to have ten more years, five more weeks, one more day, with my children.”

And here I am, sitting at my kitchen counter, on my laptop 10 years later.

I find myself wondering if I could go back in time and tell myself anything about this process, what would I say?

Sitting here knowing how much it will hurt physically, how hard it will be emotionally to not be able to take care of my family for weeks at a time…knowing how long it will take to accept my new body.

And, knowing that in 9 years I’ll be going through it all again for a much-needed revision surgery…

What did I need to hear 10 years ago?

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Took my dad to @nicartmuseum to check out my friend @zakpullen exhibit! Absolutely loved it, and here we are posing with our favorite paintings. Though I reserve the right to pick a different favorite next time I visit.

#art #supportlocalartists #wyomingproud ...

Back at it…During our time together working on HB 8 and HB 9 @sorensenbrandi and I had multiple community members, legislators, and state agencies approach us with their concerns about various topics related to our work. They encouraged us to keep working to make Wyoming safer, and we’ve decided to continue to do what we can. This time we have a better idea of what it takes to create change and we’re well aware it doesn’t happen quickly! Today’s work session was all about brainstorming and collaboration. Gathering up all the information we’ve received over the last year and making a list of questions that will help guide our research and work over the next year. Shout out to @citiwerks_casper_wyoming for providing fuel for our brains and the perfect workspace for us! Keep following here as we will absolutely need to hear from you as we move forward.

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“I just don’t want that for myself anymore” is a valid enough reason to stop anything. ...

Spent some time today learning more about some of our candidates for the upcoming election. I can’t emphasize enough how important it is for you to VOTE in your local elections…and educate yourselves about the candidates so you can make an informed decision.

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And just like that we have wrapped up our 2025-2026 USA wrestling season. The growth we’ve seen from Cowboy C and Little Miss H has been incredible. They’ve put in the time and effort and both of them made the podium this weekend. We continue to be proud of what they’ve accomplished, while keeping our eye on what needs to still be done. Thankful for the Wyoming wrestling community that is truly a family, and for all the people that have put their time and energy into our kids! 💜💜

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