Hey babe, it's Kyra!

Hey babes💕

It’s surgery day!!

As I’m writing this, we’re headed to the hospital, and in just a few hours I’ll be under for the surgery that could be a huge step forward in saving my life.

Surprisingly, I don’t feel nervous at all. I feel excited, positive, and so ready for this moment. Because I’ve been off chemo for a few weeks and haven’t had the constant stream of appointments, bloodwork, and infusions packed into my schedule, life has started to feel a little normal again. At times it’s almost felt like nothing ever happened. It’s been comfortable enough that I’ve even caught myself forgetting the reality of what I’ve been dealing with.

So in some ways, today just feels like another day — a procedure that will happen and then I’ll jump right back into life. Right now it doesn’t feel as serious or high stakes as I know it truly is. But I’m walking into today feeling incredibly positive and grateful.

Grateful for my close friends and family who have been through every part of this with me. And grateful for the many friends, family members, mentors, and supporters throughout my life who have been following along, cheering me on, and helping me along the way. My heart has always been full, but today it is absolutely bursting.

I’m also so grateful for my medical team who has helped get me to this moment, and for all the incredible hospital staff who will be working today to keep me safe, comfortable, and help save my life. I baked a bunch of custom sugar cookies in the shape of little livers and scrubs to hand out to anyone who crosses my path during my stay as a small thank you for taking care of me. I’m honestly so excited to give them out!

Okay, a few logistics before I wrap this up. I’m the first case this morning, and the surgery should take around six hours, give or take. So please keep me in your thoughts today and send your positivity my way in whatever way you do best.

This is the moment.

Xoxo,

Kyra 💋✨