Supporting Ren Perakis while she kicks cancers ass

I have been lucky enough to know Ren my entire life, for those of you don't know she is my older sister.  For those lucky enough to know her and those who don't, she is a fighter.  She started young when having to fight through the loss of our father, and that was just the first round. we have lost many family members and those we care about but Ren kept putting one foot in front of the other.  

This path led her to bartending were she has found her passion. It has given her a chance to meet new powerful souls who care as much as she does. It also has given her a chance to surround her self with people who are like minded. 

These are all the people that I am reaching out to. Ren is now starting a new fight, and that is with cancer. Even though Ren has trained and slated to win this fight handily it still is going to be a hard one. This is where you can all help her. She is going to be out from work for at least three weeks and with surgery, there will be many medical bills. I ask for my older sister, give what you can. Anything will help her, John and her whole family. (including all her furry family members) 

I didn't want to get into many of the details here but for additional details please reach out to Nancy Quinn Brown, Daniel Sutherland or Vanessa Nicole. thank you very much!

What Ren has to say:

I thought I was going to wait to tell you guys the news until Tuesday. But life has a funny way of changing your mind. I guess it was all the purging of my past and old possessions today; to ready for our move. Made me realized I'm not just in a new chapter of my life but the next book in the series and it's time to put my last book away.

So I guess here it goes.

I was diagnosed with colon cancer last week.

*deep sigh*

I know.

Fuck cancer!! I'm only 30 God damn it!

It's not unexpected...for those of you who don't know my Dad died of Colon cancer when I was 8. It's hereditary. Damn right?

But even though I knew there was a chance...nothing really prepares you for the news. The last week and a half since the news has sucked major balls. You thought anxiety was bad...try every emotion in the dictionary on loop as deep as you can feel them.

Before you get to upset there is a silver lining. We caught it early! We are hopeful that by removing part of my colon and the surrounding lymph nodes that we'll have taken care of it. Possibly there will he some need for chemo after depending on what the test on the lymph bring back. After that we'll keep a close eye on me and get regular screenings. So don't give up hope! Infact it's not the cancer I'm worried about I know I'll kick it in it's ass ...it never stood a chance. I'm mutha fuckin Ren! And you can kick me down but I'm like one of those punching clowns I'll always pop right back up.

It's actually the process that sucks the most.

The emotions.
Making people sad.
Missing Bartenders weekend.
Not being able to finish Bartender Boxing training with my teammates.
Nausea. 
Bed rest.
Missing work.
Stupid money.

You get the gist.

So surgery is on the 26th. I'll be down for the count for about 6 weeks maybe more if I get chemo.

What you can do?

Say fuck cancer, give me a smile, and a hug.
No sorries it's not your fault. Basically treat me like the viking I am.

Come visit me I will be bored. Bring booze and cheese.

Offer to help with animals or clean.

Take John out for a drink.

Ect...you know the drill.

I see the oncologist on Tuesday so I should have some more info.

Feel free to reach out to Daniel Sutherland, Vanessa Nicole, or my Mom Nancy Brown Quinn. They will help field questions.

This isn't the end - only the beginning of the next book in my life series.

I love you all and I know your support will get my through. If I don't always reply right away it just means I'm not ready in that moment but I'll do my best. We got this.