Right when I was I was diagnosed my husband and I were actively trying for a family, which is heartbreaking for us both.

Americans around the country who came forward to make my ‘bucket list’ dream come true.

I hope to enjoy however many days I have on this beautiful Earth and spend as much of it outside as I can surrounded by those I love.

I feel very fortunate to go surrounded by love. I’m proud of the life I lived.

The thoughts that go through your mind when you find out you have so little time is everything that you need to say to everyone that you love.

If you ever find yourself walking a mile in my shoes, I hope that you would be at least be given the same choice.

I’m choosing to suffer less. To put myself and my family through less pain.

I want to die on my own terms.

I won’t live to see the death-with-dignity movement reach critical mass, but I call on you to carry it forward.

It is people who pause to appreciate life and give thanks who are happiest. If we change our thoughts, we change our world! Love and peace to you all.