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D I Y // Meet the new & improved Daisy, the ‘93

D I Y // Meet the new & improved Daisy, the ‘93 pop-up camper! Dustin and I finished all of our major renovations last night and I have to say, I’m pretty impressed with ourselves. While Dustin is a very handy person and I’ve always been somewhat crafty, we are NOT DIY/Renovating people and I’m pretty sure Dustin thought I was taking crazy pills when I told him I wanted to renovate this baby and give it a much needed decade upgrade. But I figured I had nothing to loose and nothing but time in quarantine to give it a go. ⠀
⠀
It’s been a lot of work and we often felt like we had no idea what we were doing, but we did it (and under $500.00, to boot!) Turns out, I can do anything I set my mind to (especially with the help of my super sweet husband) and this little project has been a sanity saver during these crazy times. There was little time for me to stress out about things out of my control over the last month when I was busy researching, sewing, and spray painting! Being so focused on this little project reminded me how much I have to live for and how much I still want to try, do, and experience in this second-chance life. ⠀
⠀
At the end of the day, I want to thank each and every one of you who cheered us on during our renovation and who believed in us when we were panicking about the mess we were making. I hope you know that if I can do something like this, you can to. We’re stronger than we know and more capable than we imagine.⠀
⠀
Looking forward to sharing all the adventures we go on with Daisy and Dinah and embracing the beautiful world we live in! Here’s to pursing a vibrant life, today, tomorrow, and beyond.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #popupcamper #camperrenovation #popupprincesses #popupcampermakeover #renovationproject #camperremodel #camperlifestyle #camperlove #cancersurvivors #renovationlife #renovating

One Palette, 7 Days, 7 Ways is in fully swing in I

One Palette, 7 Days, 7 Ways is in fully swing in IG stories! I’m having so much fun chatting makeup with you all - it’s been a nice lighthearted break from all the heaviness in life (ya know, COVID, Infertility, Survivorship.) We have three days left - are there are specific looks/colors you want to see? Let me know in the comments below!
#thathighlighttho #makeuponpoint #wingedliner #makeupselfie #makeupdone #beautylover #beautygram #loraccosmetocs #howyouglow #lovemymakeup #makeupchallenge #ldsblogger #utahblog #glitterandglow #faceoftheday #beautyoftheday #utahmua #heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife

M I S C A R R I A G E// There isn’t a day that g

M I S C A R R I A G E// There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t wonder who you would have been, and what our lives would look like if you had made it Earth side, like we wished. But today, I feel your loss more profoundly and deeply and wish with everything I have that you (and the siblings we’ve been trying so hard to get here as well) were here.⠀
⠀
This last year hasn’t been easy, but I’ve been trying so hard to be better, to be happier, to be kinder, to love more, all in the hopes that you would have been proud to call me mom. I hope you are. ⠀
⠀
To those who are waiting for their rainbows and missing their babies who are on the other side of the veil, I see you. I am you. I feel your pain. You still count on this day. You are still a mama. ⠀
⠀
You are not alone.
#mothersday2020 #ttccommunity #ttcjourney #infertilityawareness #infertilitysucks #miscarriage #miscarriageawareness #infertilityaftermiscarriage #miscarriagesupport #heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife

C A N C E R // On May 5th, 2006, I said goodbye to

C A N C E R // On May 5th, 2006, I said goodbye to my left leg as I knew it and underwent a nine hour operation to remove my tumor and reconstruct what was left of my left leg. It was a grueling surgery, with a lengthy recovery, all while going through 12 more rounds of high-does chemotherapy.⠀
⠀
14 years ago, I said peace out to my tumor and hello to my second-chance-life. Survivorship hasn’t always been easy or pretty, but today, I can say that I’m so, so grateful for TWO legs to walk on, for the ability to walk in heels, for a body that SURVIVED and for a life to live.⠀
⠀
I sure love you, little left leg. Thanks for sticking around.

#myvibrantlife #childhoodcancerawareness #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancersucks #pediatriccancer #cancersurvivor #osteosarcoma #bostonchildrenshospital #thejimmyfund #danafarber #childhoodcancersurvivor #childhoodcancerresearch #gogold #gogoldforchildhoodcancer #gogoldforkids #survivorsremorse #survivorsguilt #chemotherapy

H E A L T H // For over ten years, I was convinced

H E A L T H // For over ten years, I was convinced that because I had cancer, my body would never be capable of being healthy again. It was just impossible for me, a cancer survivor who had gone through a rigorous chemo regimen and had her left leg reconstructed several times, who lived in a constant state of chronic joint pain and inflammation, to be strong.

Two years ago, I decided to stop using cancer as my excuse to not exercise. I decided to believe in my body again, and to treat it the way it deserved to be treated: like a survivor. I started small - just trips to the local gym to ride the stationary bike. A few months later, Dustin started showing me how to weight train and I shakily did a few bicep curls with 5 pound weights every couple days. But, slowly and surely, my body responded to the exercise in ways I never dreamed were possible. I had more energy. I felt happier. I could actually pick Teddy up without feeling like my arms were going to fall off. I started seeing baby bicep muscles come in. I was getting stronger.
My body was capable of being healthy and strong this whole time - it was just waiting for me to try.

When COVID restrictions started being put in place, Dustin and I knew that I could no longer go to our gym (I may be strong, but I’m still immune compromised) and we worked hard to turn our basement into a home gym. I was worried that I wouldn’t like working out from home but after finding routines and resources to use for home workouts, it’s quickly become my favorite place in our house!⠀
⠀
This week, I teamed up with @adidas to share my favorite at-home workout resources on HTC! #ad The best part? They are all free and all ones I’ve personally used over the last two months and can recommend! #linkinbio

What has been your go-to for moving your body during quarantine? I’d love to know!

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #homeworkoutideas #adidasshoes #cancersurvivor #pediatriccancer #osteosarcoma #kneereplacement #homegymsetup #homegymlife #homegymworkout #workoutfromhome

J E E P // Hey @dinah.xj - thank you, from the bot

J E E P // Hey @dinah.xj - thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for giving me the ability to explore this world again. From the tops of mountains and the bottom of river beds, you have taken me to places my knee wouldn’t be able to handle on it’s own. Together, we have conquered obstacles that others would have deemed impossible. Together, we have given a big middle finger to my cancer.

You may just be a beat up old rig to others, but to me, you are the outdoors. You are adventure. You are freedom.

You are healing me with every dirt road, every mountain lake, and every mountain peak we see. You are making my life more vibrant with every adventure we take.
Happy Earth Day, to this beautiful world, and to the rig who has made it possible for me to experience it once again.

#earthday2020 #xjcherokee #xjlife #xjnation #jeepxj #jeepcherokee #jeepjeep #jeeplove #jeepgirl #utahjeepcrew #4x4life #jeepfamily #cancersurvivors #pediatriccancer #kneereplacement

M O R E // That’s the one word that keeps floati

M O R E // That’s the one word that keeps floating into my mind on a daily basis as we end our sixth week of quarantine. I want MORE!

Don’t get me wrong - I don’t want more viruses or economic uncertainty or social distancing. I’m very much looking forward to life getting back to normal and being able to see my friends in family in person again. ⠀
But quarantine has forced me to slow down significantly and has allowed room for so many other things to take root and grow. And all of a sudden, I’m wild again and there’s a forest inside of me.

I’m singing more. Dancing more. Working out more. Spending more time to myself to grow and improve.

I’m talking to Dustin more - more meaningful and heartfelt conversations. We’re playing more - putting down our phones and spending our evenings trying new card games together.

We’re getting outside more. Taking the Jeep out more. Walking our dogs more. Embracing the sun more.

I’m more unplugged from the news and social media, but more plugged in to my family and friends. I’m connecting more.

I’m praying more. I feel God in my life more. I feel more at peace, more aligned, and more alive. ⠀
⠀
More. ⠀
⠀
And while the first few weeks of this new normal were scary and rough, I’ve realized that this forced pause in my life has allowed me to grow more than ever before. ⠀
⠀
When the world starts turning again, I am grateful to now have the clarity of what I no longer need to be happy. I am grateful to know that the “more” I’ve been looking for has been in front of me the whole time.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #quarantinestories #cancersurvivors #pediatriccancer #littlestoriesofmylife #coffeechat #quarantinediaries #quarantinedays #quarantinemood #socialdistancing2020 #socialdistance #lifelesson

L O V E // Today, we celebrated seven years of mar

L O V E // Today, we celebrated seven years of marriage by escaping to the mountains of Utah in our one and only @dinah.xj. It could not have been a more perfect day or perfect way to celebrate seven beautiful years of marriage and all of the obstacles we’ve overcome and the things we’ve accomplished together.
I love you, @dustincarr_ Marrying you was the best decision of my entire life. You are my favorite person in the entire world and whenever I’m with you, I know everything will be alright and everything will be okay.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #jeepxj #xjcherokee #xjlife #xjjeep #jeepcherokee #jeepcherokeexj #fivemile #beutahful #utahgram #utahisrad #marriagegoals

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D I Y // Meet the new & improved Daisy, the ‘93

D I Y // Meet the new & improved Daisy, the ‘93 pop-up camper! Dustin and I finished all of our major renovations last night and I have to say, I’m pretty impressed with ourselves. While Dustin is a very handy person and I’ve always been somewhat crafty, we are NOT DIY/Renovating people and I’m pretty sure Dustin thought I was taking crazy pills when I told him I wanted to renovate this baby and give it a much needed decade upgrade. But I figured I had nothing to loose and nothing but time in quarantine to give it a go. ⠀
⠀
It’s been a lot of work and we often felt like we had no idea what we were doing, but we did it (and under $500.00, to boot!) Turns out, I can do anything I set my mind to (especially with the help of my super sweet husband) and this little project has been a sanity saver during these crazy times. There was little time for me to stress out about things out of my control over the last month when I was busy researching, sewing, and spray painting! Being so focused on this little project reminded me how much I have to live for and how much I still want to try, do, and experience in this second-chance life. ⠀
⠀
At the end of the day, I want to thank each and every one of you who cheered us on during our renovation and who believed in us when we were panicking about the mess we were making. I hope you know that if I can do something like this, you can to. We’re stronger than we know and more capable than we imagine.⠀
⠀
Looking forward to sharing all the adventures we go on with Daisy and Dinah and embracing the beautiful world we live in! Here’s to pursing a vibrant life, today, tomorrow, and beyond.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #popupcamper #camperrenovation #popupprincesses #popupcampermakeover #renovationproject #camperremodel #camperlifestyle #camperlove #cancersurvivors #renovationlife #renovating

One Palette, 7 Days, 7 Ways is in fully swing in I

One Palette, 7 Days, 7 Ways is in fully swing in IG stories! I’m having so much fun chatting makeup with you all - it’s been a nice lighthearted break from all the heaviness in life (ya know, COVID, Infertility, Survivorship.) We have three days left - are there are specific looks/colors you want to see? Let me know in the comments below!
#thathighlighttho #makeuponpoint #wingedliner #makeupselfie #makeupdone #beautylover #beautygram #loraccosmetocs #howyouglow #lovemymakeup #makeupchallenge #ldsblogger #utahblog #glitterandglow #faceoftheday #beautyoftheday #utahmua #heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife

M I S C A R R I A G E// There isn’t a day that g

M I S C A R R I A G E// There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t wonder who you would have been, and what our lives would look like if you had made it Earth side, like we wished. But today, I feel your loss more profoundly and deeply and wish with everything I have that you (and the siblings we’ve been trying so hard to get here as well) were here.⠀
⠀
This last year hasn’t been easy, but I’ve been trying so hard to be better, to be happier, to be kinder, to love more, all in the hopes that you would have been proud to call me mom. I hope you are. ⠀
⠀
To those who are waiting for their rainbows and missing their babies who are on the other side of the veil, I see you. I am you. I feel your pain. You still count on this day. You are still a mama. ⠀
⠀
You are not alone.
#mothersday2020 #ttccommunity #ttcjourney #infertilityawareness #infertilitysucks #miscarriage #miscarriageawareness #infertilityaftermiscarriage #miscarriagesupport #heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife

C A N C E R // On May 5th, 2006, I said goodbye to

C A N C E R // On May 5th, 2006, I said goodbye to my left leg as I knew it and underwent a nine hour operation to remove my tumor and reconstruct what was left of my left leg. It was a grueling surgery, with a lengthy recovery, all while going through 12 more rounds of high-does chemotherapy.⠀
⠀
14 years ago, I said peace out to my tumor and hello to my second-chance-life. Survivorship hasn’t always been easy or pretty, but today, I can say that I’m so, so grateful for TWO legs to walk on, for the ability to walk in heels, for a body that SURVIVED and for a life to live.⠀
⠀
I sure love you, little left leg. Thanks for sticking around.

#myvibrantlife #childhoodcancerawareness #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancersucks #pediatriccancer #cancersurvivor #osteosarcoma #bostonchildrenshospital #thejimmyfund #danafarber #childhoodcancersurvivor #childhoodcancerresearch #gogold #gogoldforchildhoodcancer #gogoldforkids #survivorsremorse #survivorsguilt #chemotherapy

H E A L T H // For over ten years, I was convinced

H E A L T H // For over ten years, I was convinced that because I had cancer, my body would never be capable of being healthy again. It was just impossible for me, a cancer survivor who had gone through a rigorous chemo regimen and had her left leg reconstructed several times, who lived in a constant state of chronic joint pain and inflammation, to be strong.

Two years ago, I decided to stop using cancer as my excuse to not exercise. I decided to believe in my body again, and to treat it the way it deserved to be treated: like a survivor. I started small - just trips to the local gym to ride the stationary bike. A few months later, Dustin started showing me how to weight train and I shakily did a few bicep curls with 5 pound weights every couple days. But, slowly and surely, my body responded to the exercise in ways I never dreamed were possible. I had more energy. I felt happier. I could actually pick Teddy up without feeling like my arms were going to fall off. I started seeing baby bicep muscles come in. I was getting stronger.
My body was capable of being healthy and strong this whole time - it was just waiting for me to try.

When COVID restrictions started being put in place, Dustin and I knew that I could no longer go to our gym (I may be strong, but I’m still immune compromised) and we worked hard to turn our basement into a home gym. I was worried that I wouldn’t like working out from home but after finding routines and resources to use for home workouts, it’s quickly become my favorite place in our house!⠀
⠀
This week, I teamed up with @adidas to share my favorite at-home workout resources on HTC! #ad The best part? They are all free and all ones I’ve personally used over the last two months and can recommend! #linkinbio

What has been your go-to for moving your body during quarantine? I’d love to know!

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #homeworkoutideas #adidasshoes #cancersurvivor #pediatriccancer #osteosarcoma #kneereplacement #homegymsetup #homegymlife #homegymworkout #workoutfromhome

J E E P // Hey @dinah.xj - thank you, from the bot

J E E P // Hey @dinah.xj - thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for giving me the ability to explore this world again. From the tops of mountains and the bottom of river beds, you have taken me to places my knee wouldn’t be able to handle on it’s own. Together, we have conquered obstacles that others would have deemed impossible. Together, we have given a big middle finger to my cancer.

You may just be a beat up old rig to others, but to me, you are the outdoors. You are adventure. You are freedom.

You are healing me with every dirt road, every mountain lake, and every mountain peak we see. You are making my life more vibrant with every adventure we take.
Happy Earth Day, to this beautiful world, and to the rig who has made it possible for me to experience it once again.

#earthday2020 #xjcherokee #xjlife #xjnation #jeepxj #jeepcherokee #jeepjeep #jeeplove #jeepgirl #utahjeepcrew #4x4life #jeepfamily #cancersurvivors #pediatriccancer #kneereplacement

M O R E // That’s the one word that keeps floati

M O R E // That’s the one word that keeps floating into my mind on a daily basis as we end our sixth week of quarantine. I want MORE!

Don’t get me wrong - I don’t want more viruses or economic uncertainty or social distancing. I’m very much looking forward to life getting back to normal and being able to see my friends in family in person again. ⠀
But quarantine has forced me to slow down significantly and has allowed room for so many other things to take root and grow. And all of a sudden, I’m wild again and there’s a forest inside of me.

I’m singing more. Dancing more. Working out more. Spending more time to myself to grow and improve.

I’m talking to Dustin more - more meaningful and heartfelt conversations. We’re playing more - putting down our phones and spending our evenings trying new card games together.

We’re getting outside more. Taking the Jeep out more. Walking our dogs more. Embracing the sun more.

I’m more unplugged from the news and social media, but more plugged in to my family and friends. I’m connecting more.

I’m praying more. I feel God in my life more. I feel more at peace, more aligned, and more alive. ⠀
⠀
More. ⠀
⠀
And while the first few weeks of this new normal were scary and rough, I’ve realized that this forced pause in my life has allowed me to grow more than ever before. ⠀
⠀
When the world starts turning again, I am grateful to now have the clarity of what I no longer need to be happy. I am grateful to know that the “more” I’ve been looking for has been in front of me the whole time.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #quarantinestories #cancersurvivors #pediatriccancer #littlestoriesofmylife #coffeechat #quarantinediaries #quarantinedays #quarantinemood #socialdistancing2020 #socialdistance #lifelesson

L O V E // Today, we celebrated seven years of mar

L O V E // Today, we celebrated seven years of marriage by escaping to the mountains of Utah in our one and only @dinah.xj. It could not have been a more perfect day or perfect way to celebrate seven beautiful years of marriage and all of the obstacles we’ve overcome and the things we’ve accomplished together.
I love you, @dustincarr_ Marrying you was the best decision of my entire life. You are my favorite person in the entire world and whenever I’m with you, I know everything will be alright and everything will be okay.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #jeepxj #xjcherokee #xjlife #xjjeep #jeepcherokee #jeepcherokeexj #fivemile #beutahful #utahgram #utahisrad #marriagegoals

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