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Category Archives: Cancer

Westside Roadtrip

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Jessica Carpenter — 2 Comments ↓

As I said in my last post, following Mike’s first PLX follow-up appointment …

Posted in Cancer | 2 Comments ↓

The Golden Age

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Jessica Carpenter — Leave a reply

With the holidays and all, I’ve been pretty busy, so forgive my ridiculous …

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How Marijuana Extended My Husband’s Life

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Jessica Carpenter — 5 Comments ↓

In stark contrast to my last post on Christianity and faith, this post …

Posted in Cancer | 5 Comments ↓

Faith

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Jessica Carpenter — 10 Comments ↓

Ugh…I don’t want to write this post. And I’m sitting here asking myself …

Posted in Cancer | 10 Comments ↓

PLX

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Jessica Carpenter — Leave a reply

It’s been so long since I last wrote about the cancer journey, I …

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Waiting Period

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Jessica Carpenter — 2 Comments ↓

Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve written. I’ve just been busy, no …

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Seattle

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Jessica Carpenter — 1 Comment ↓

Chronologically, I last left off with the day I wheeled Mike out of …

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Two Years

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Jessica Carpenter — 9 Comments ↓

Today marks the two year anniversary since Mike’s family and I had to …

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The Day My World Shattered

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Jessica Carpenter — 3 Comments ↓

When I arrived back at the hospital after going home to shower and …

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The Emergency Room

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Jessica Carpenter — 2 Comments ↓

Towards the end of March, 2011, Mike and Griffey had become accustomed to …

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Jessica Carpenter
Hi! I'm Jessica, Pacific Northwest based writer and founder of My Feet Will Lead Me. I love espresso, dogs, crêpes, all things Disney or Christmas, outdoor adventure, and traveling! Let's get to know each other!

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✈️ Left my pharmacist career for travel & van life
🖤 Widow • Cancer Partner
💌 jessica@myfeetwillleadme.com
🌎 Detailed destination guides👇🏼
🏠 PNW based

I love a multipurpose building, especially a histo I love a multipurpose building, especially a historic and beautiful one! 

📍Heaven Coffee Shop is right on Green Market Square

The coffee wasn’t my favorite in Cape Town by any means, but it was well prepared and the setting is quiet and lovely! And the resident dog, Cocoa, is adorable. 🐶
Ok, maybe not the primary reason…I’ve just always Ok, maybe not the primary reason…I’ve just always wanted to visit the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa. The friendliness of everyone here has been off the charts, the views breathtaking, and the eclectic mix of cultural influences make the food scene so much fun.
This beautiful little moment basically made me cry This beautiful little moment basically made me cry. They sing so beautifully! There really is no where like the African continent. I haven’t visited much of it, but the energy that I have witnessed is unmatched.
It’s hard to beat larch madness in the North Casca It’s hard to beat larch madness in the North Cascades of Washington! Share with someone you want to go with!

🗓️ When: usually the first week of October 🍁🍂 But this year it appears to be even earlier!
Espresso PO q 4-6 hours prn (for my pharmacy peeps Espresso PO q 4-6 hours prn (for my pharmacy peeps).

Using @mhw_3bomber espresso machine and @subminimal milk steamer.
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, father figures Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, father figures, and people who teach us life lessons. My dad taught me a lot and I recognize him in a big part of who I am. Thanks for all the wisdom, deep sentimentality over music and history, and a powerful sense of nostalgia. I’ll never forget “lefty loosey, righty tighty.” Our parents and people we love are never here forever. Hold them close.
You know my ideal picnic is coffee! ☕️ Preferably You know my ideal picnic is coffee! ☕️ Preferably in nature. 
 
@outin.inc.official makes it possible to grind and brew espresso anywhere. The Outin Fino grinder is small and portable but powerful enough to grind espresso fine. And how cute is the pink Outin Mino espresso machine in partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation?! A portion of sales of the co-branded espresso machine go towards finding a cure. 

👗 @toadandcoclothing
Some Instagram vs reality snippets from our time i Some Instagram vs reality snippets from our time in Cyprus.

We visited Cyprus without knowing much about it and were even scoping it out as a potential place to live someday. It’s a beautiful island. Gorgeous blue water and some dramatic coastline features. The historic centers of the cities are interesting and appealing. But we immediately knew it wasn’t our favorite place. The vibes just didn’t appeal to me, granted our initial impression was touristy beach towns. The smaller villages had charm. And the more we saw, the more it grew on us. But of all the places I’ve been, I’d put Cyprus low on the list of places I would consider revisiting. 

Have you ever had a place you didn’t particular connect with?
This ended up being our 2nd most expensive country This ended up being our 2nd most expensive country (on a per day basis) during 3 months of traveling last fall. France was the most. I think overall Cyprus was relatively affordable. Our first hotel included 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). I haven’t considered such a stay ever really, but when I did the math, it ended up saving a lot of money not having to eat out. 

Overall Cyprus was not my favorite country. We’d wanted to visit thinking maybe it would be a place we’d consider living someday but the vibe wasn’t right. At least now we know. But I will say it grew on me as we explored more of it. Have you ever visited a country that turned out quite different than you expected?
 
Follow along @jessica_traveler for more slow travel in consideration for a potential future home.
The goal was never possessions or prestige. It was The goal was never possessions or prestige. It was always to live a life of experiences, love, learning, and peace. 

➡️ Share with someone who can relate and follow @jessica_traveler for more.
Take me back to Greece 🇬🇷 ➡️ Share with someone w Take me back to Greece 🇬🇷

➡️ Share with someone who wants to visit Crete 🌊
Technically I’d argue almost everywhere is best in Technically I’d argue almost everywhere is best in shoulder season but some places you want to see with amazing weather, for certain seasons and holidays, etc. and there’s no getting around that. 

Italy in general is amazing in May and early June before the peak summer when tourism is highest. Albania was equally lovely at that time of year. 
 
Greece can be so busy in the summer but we found October to be less crowded, with gorgeous weather and the ocean swimmable. We were able to get a month long apartment for a reasonable price because high season was mostly over. 

We visited Türkiye in November and the weather was amazing, prices and availability for hotels were excellent, and you could still swim in the ocean. The price for a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia was very reasonable and we had many sites to ourselves. 

What are some places you could argue are unmissable in peak tourism season instead?
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