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Bonaventura!

by Rosanne DiMauro
3/13/2025

I’m happy to report that, medically, nothing has changed since my last journal post on February 20th. Still killin’ it as the Happiest Rosie on Earth! I am still in my recovery phase, living life with my boys and family, meeting up with friends, and planting seeds for the future.... [READ MORE]

The Happiest Rosie on Earth

by Rosanne DiMauro
2/20/2025

It may seem strange to others, but it makes sense to me—a kind of comfort. With each surgery, treatment, or procedure I go through, that day feels like a reset, a fresh start. It becomes my 'Day Zero.' January 14th was my latest Day Zero. I’ve mentally marked the days... [READ MORE]

Light My Fire

by Rosanne DiMauro
2/7/2025

Shouting it from the rooftops... MY DRAIN IS OUT!!! Yesterday marked my final post-op appointment, bringing me almost to the end of this year’s cancer abatement journey.  With all external medical devices removed from my body, true recovery can finally begin!  The last step will be in eight weeks, when my... [READ MORE]

It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint

by Rosanne DiMauro
2/4/2025

Someone recently pointed out that this recovery (and my entire cancer journey) is more of a marathon than a sprint.  Luckily, it's not a traditional running marathon—I'd say it's more like a HIIT workout, which is definitely more my pace. I’ve tried to embrace running, but honestly, I can't stand it.... [READ MORE]

I’ll Rise Up!

by Rosanne DiMauro
1/25/2025

It’s been five days since my last update, and so much has happened in that time. It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, but today I finally feel like I’m in a stable recovery phase. My mind is clearing which allows me the ability to journal. I had a big bounce... [READ MORE]

Post Surgery Update - Rosie’s Back!

by Rosanne DiMauro
1/20/2025

On January 15th, I sensed something was off, but I had no idea what was coming in the next 72 hours. When you’re dealing with a serious illness, you really start to understand and trust your body. After undergoing invasive abdominal surgery, which involved removing masses from my gallbladder, pelvis,... [READ MORE]

Choose Faith over Fear, and Hope over Despair

by Rosanne DiMauro
1/11/2025

It finally happened on Thursday this week.  The reality of my upcoming surgery hit with full force.  January 14th looms closer, and with the boys at their dad's for the last couple of days during the school week, the usual distractions of our morning routine were absent. I woke up... [READ MORE]

Reflect then keep moving forward!

by Rosanne DiMauro
1/1/2025

2024 was good to me and my family. I absolutely welcome 2025 and look forward to all that it has to offer. Another year THRIVING not just surviving. A year filled with ups and downs, blue skies and dark clouds, hearty laughs and soul aching sadness, but that is LIFE.   While I prefer... [READ MORE]