Hi, my name is Jessica Rice, and I am 31 years old. My life has been adventurous, but perhaps only fascinating to me. Recent events have changed that, and I’m suddenly inspired to chronicle my journey with stage IV lung cancer.
To see how it all started, please read my first blog entry.
November 28th, 2011 at 11:30 am
Jessica -
You will get through this! I am a strong believer that all things (even the crappiest of things) happen for a reason and there is “Good” that will come out of this. You may not believe this now and you may not find out what this “good” is tomorrow or the next day, but eventually something “good” will come out of this and if you didn’t go through this crap, this “good” would have never been able to happen. Hang in there to find out what the “good” turns out to be. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Stay positive and you will find the “good”.
November 28th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Jessica – I am just hearing this now, and I hope you don’t mind, Carrie shared your blog with me. First, I am incredibly saddened to hear about how agonizing these last few months have been for you. What a disgustingly terrible thing to happen to someone so wonderful! But, I am so thankful to see that cancer can’t trounce your buoyant and positive spirit. Your blog is written as you speak, I can hear you saying these things in my head as I read it. I am so moved by your candor and honesty, and I’m inspired by your optimism. This is a textbook for how to face and conquer any horrible situation. You are loved and you are admired.
November 28th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Your warm thoughts mean a lot. Thank you so much!
February 8th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
When you have a moment, will you send me your email address?
May 3rd, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Hi Jessica- Your blog is really beautifully written and inspiring. You seem like a really amazing woman blessed with a lot of strength. I lost my best friend, 22 year old Jill Costello, to lung cancer in June of 2010. We were both UC Berkeley grads and Kappas together. I now work for the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation raising money and awareness for Lung Cancer. As I’m sure you know, the disease needs attention NOW! I would love to get in touch with you and hear more about your story and see maybe where we could help you. I’d love to hear from you..darby@lungcancerfoundation.org
Lots of love and hugs your directions, Darby
May 4th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Jessica, I just discovered your blog. I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer when I was 31 too. I’m now 33. I hope to still be here in another two years, and then some. Hang on in there. x