The Dixie Belle Diaries

Tumor Resection Surgery and Bid Day

Posted on September 6, 2017
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DISCLAIMER: I haven't gotten a chance to sit and write a complete blog post until just now, but I have been writing stuff down when I've had the time. The following was written on Monday... ...My kid is a badass. Actually, both of my kids…

Childhood Cancer

#ReeseStrong

Posted on August 27, 2017
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DISCLAIMER: This post contains some language that people may or may not find offensive. I've censored it as much as I can without sacrificing any realness. Sometimes, the F-word is the only one that fits, and I've just come to accept that. I have been…

Motherhood

Beating the Odds

Posted on August 15, 2017
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We got out of the hospital a few days ago, so now we just have to wait to get new scans to see how the cancer has been responding to treatment. Other than his little bald head, you'd never suspect that he was sick at…

Childhood Cancer

A Day In the Life

Posted on August 11, 2017
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A day in the life of a child that has cancer. From this mom's perspective. I can show you what it's like, if you're curious. 6:15am- Matt gets up off of his squeaky cot and takes a shower, trying not to make noise so Reese…

Keeping Up with the Mazzolas

Chin Up, Princess

Posted on August 1, 2017
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Follow my blog with Bloglovin With all of the tough sh*t that's been going on in my life this year, I was due for something good to happen. Some kind of silver lining. Right? I mean, come on. The moment I've been waiting for for…