I don't think you realize how beautiful your hair is. Stop trying to hide it and embrace it. When your husband tells you it's beautiful, it is definitely beautiful.
Girl I’ve had super curly hair all my life and I use to fight it. Now I just let it go curly and I get so many compliments on it. It’s so easy, wash, condition and go. Praying for you both always! God’s blessings and much love always 🙏♥️
So good to to hear everything you both had to say. Thank you for explaining how the depression effects you. The fact that your husband is in tune with this part of you is amazing and huge. His support is something I wish for but it takes someone very special to understand. Take care and I'd love to see your garden. Try some essential oils for your hair to hopefully tame it to your liking. I think you are cute!❤
You are so lucky to have your hair! I was first diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2000. After chemo, radiation and a mastectomy, my hair did not come back. I have been wearing wigs since then. So happy you are doing better😊
What would I like to see from you? I'd love to see your garden, and see whatever you'd like to share...your recipes...I'm just so glad to see you guys!
Agreed! I grew up in the 60's when long straight hair was the thing, and spent years fighting my curly frizzy locks and trying to "control" it. Until I realized it could be a gift if I let it and learned to embrace it. I think as it gets longer the weight will relax some of the curl, but whatever. It may be different for you but it really is beautiful!
Brian is so respectful and attentive with you, besides a lot of other wonderful compliments I could add. God bless him. Still praying hard for you both, beautiful Jessica!
This man loves his wife. This is what love looks like. I'm old and, like most people, never had it myself. Only 5% of adults are even married so anyone who is loved and happily married is the exception.
I am a retired hairdresser and I love your curls. You look adorable and I love the color too. Try adding product for any frizz you may get and then embrace those curls. Life is too short to worry about taming a head of hair. Those curls are a sign of you surviving the worst year of your life. I will keep praying for you.God bless you both.
I feel that the main reason people tune in...no matter what you guys are doing...is because of the loving, tender, supportive love you share..its just really comforting and affirming to behold..especially in this topsy turvy world we live in..sharing time with you is so calming and sweet...the fact that you have faced and weathered this storm together..is a true testament of your love
Two-time cancer survivor here - cancer is definitely a life-changing event. There is the person (and loved ones) before, and then the person (and loved ones) after. It is an exclusive club we belong to, and those not in the club are unable to understand why we don’t just wrap things up and move on. I don’t think they are insensitive-they just have a different frame of reference. You will both find that cancer becomes integrated with the rest of your life. And in the process you will start to feel whole again. Congrats on the scans, on the garden, on the positive improvement from a new medication, and on the more relaxed demeanor emanating from you both!!!!
I would love to see more whole food plant based cooking videos, a garden tour, what you eat in a day, meal prep videos. I'm so glad that you're doing well!!
Jessica! The hair! Adoreable! I’ve been a curly girl all my life. It’s indeed a mixed blessing. Welcome to the curly club! I’ll be turning 70 next month and have actually been at peace with it for more than a few decades now. My secret weapon for moisture and humidity is actually called Frizz Ease Secret Weapon! It’s a leave in conditioner in a purple tube by John Frieda. I put it in my hair when wet. Also sometimes as a finishing cream when the curls are a little more dry or crazy. It’s reasonably price at around $9 and is at most pharmacies, Walmart, target, etc…. Good luck on your coming life chapters. So happy for your success, post cancer. I’m also a cancer and chemo survivor from breast cancer. Keep on smiling! 🌺
"Replaying the scenes" ...this hits so close to home. I recently got access to a portal of my medical records since I was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer last August. I made the mistake of reading through the doctors and nurses notes. I replayed those moments and the ones that I repressed. In the moment I felt incredibly overwhelmed and sad. My dad and I hugged for a few minutes and he reminded me that it was a record of all that I had overcome and that it was okay to grieve what had just happened to me. I think I'm beginning to truly understand the phrase "this too shall pass." The scars and memories are still so fresh. Let's be kind to ourselves. Hugging you both so tightly from afar.
Would love to see the garden, WFPB recipes, the dogs, and cute curly hair lady with Brian. But only when the time is right for the both of you. Miss you two. Thanks for sharing your healing journey. Jessica the way you react to all that has been thrown at you and Brian seems normal and relatable to me. Sending continued healing prayers❤❤❤
It is SO great to see how delighted Brian is with the current status (scan results, etc) and HOW MUCH HE JUST SIMPLY ADORES YOU, JESSICA❤❤❤❤❤ We're so thrilled for you both and grateful for the update💗
This is such a unique and special channel. Since you asked what we would like to see from you next, I think it would be interesting to see what you two eat in a day, or even a week -- especially with how busy the two of you are right now. Two real-life people, with busy schedules, eating whole-foods, plant-based -- let us see how you make that work on a daily/weekly basis. 😃
Menopause can cause depression, anxiety and memory or focus issues, without going through what you have had to deal with as well. Its what the drop in hormones does to us. You are doing so well Jessica. You are such an inspiration to us all. Big hugs from Australia 🇦🇺 🤗💕xo
I know!!It takes some serious work to get things balanced when there's not another issue. And I was the poster child for doing good and all. I did was mess up for a couple of years of major stress. Boom my life is a nightmare.
When you said that you have to live a different than people who haven't had this happen. I understand what your feeling. But here's another way that might work. You're back to start one. Live as if it never happened as much as possible. Don't hang on that next scan. Live your life as if nothing has happened if you can. It's a massive learning curve, Easier said than done. But right now you're just a person who's growing curly hair l o l. Please don't think of yourself as anything differand or a manifest something of is something other than you're well. It's the thought process in this dress that does the most damage I am convinced. Work in your garden, Love your husband! Enjoy life you're here and things aren't any different at this moment. Don't go past the day that you're and as much as you possibly can again like. I said it's a learned behavior. I made so many comments here that i'm embarrassed. But I have dealt with this in more than one way with myself and other people. And the people that do the best are the ones that just go on. I know it's hard. But then again it's just as easy. And like that dear person next to you said you're doing great. So many things happen to us during living. The only thing we can do is keep going forward and living in that exact moment enjoying everything we possibly can. And from an outside perspective you seem to be able to do that well. So you have a good start in that process i'm trying to explain the best I can. Don't live as somebody with cancer when you've been given a good report. Take it and go! Find that hair gel.
You look amazing, Jessica! The curl in your hair is super cute, and your eyes are dancing with light, which I haven’t seen in you before. Brian, you’re such a wonderful man and I can see the stress of this last year is leaving your body. Be good to each other. ❤️🇨🇦
Can I just say, we are just so thankful you are sharing at all. Jessica, you have amazed me. You dealt with this like a CHAMPION. I cannot get over how healthy you look -- and it may well have been your plant based diet. But I thank the Lord you're alive and well. So much.
I would really like to know what you’re eating thru all of this. Are you staying WFPBnsos?? Also I really appreciate how Jessica is presenting the issues and feelings she’s coping with post surgery. This is SO helpful to so many.. the cancer part, waiting, blood work, scans, ongoing …. And your anxiety. Since millions of people deal with anxiety and depression, discussing this in depth is extremely helpful. You do it in such a way that it’s very relatable. So thank you. You are both shining your light… and it’s glowing. Rockstars .. both of you.
u lol beauty inside out ur hair is so beautiful glad to see u and everything and everyone is ok still ur supporters right by ur side first God and then brian so consistent by the grace of God keep praying and and continue to put God first love y'all In God we trust God blesses us all !!!!!
Your hair looks adorable. Can we talk about the flawless skin!!! You both look great. Have you lost your taste for certain foods or gained a liking towards others that you were previously averse to since cancer/treatment? I’ll watch anything you guys care to share but would love to see the continuation of the WFPB journey. Continued prayers from Canada!
I’ve never seen you guys “in the kitchen.” I found you after I was diagnosed with stage four ovarian. My journey has paralleled yours, only about seven months behind yours, down to the liver lesions. I’ve got two more rounds of chemo left and am deep into surgical menopause and just last week started leaving Zoloft for a more menopause friendly antidepressant. Thank you for sharing your story. I feel seen and heard when I hear you share how you feel. So please keep doing that, even as you maybe find your way back into the kitchen. It’s made a big difference for me. ❤❤❤
My hair post chemo/radiation came back in wavy vice stick straight but came back in my normal dark brown. My mothers black hair came bqck in post radiation wild and crazy gray. So its all very individual i think. Sometimes after all the medical issues have been resolved and there is a sigh of relief the aftermath can have its own issues like worry about the future and every odd symptom can contribute as well as a view of ones own mortality. Ive been there but ive found i can get past this sometimes by just doing things i enjoy-gardening/reading/enjoying my dogs and my little wildlife and barnyard buddies and my family and music. It helps.
Jessica I just had my 6 month checkup. Everything you are saying I am feeling just like you. Everyone thinks I should be kicking up my heals because I’m cancer free. But I have neuropathy very exhausted after work. And the hair is totally crazy 😜. My hair dresser cut it twice just to get the fuzzy ends off. She told me to us Morocco oil and hair gel in my hair. It has helped keeping it a little less wild. I always had curly hair but this is crazy 😜. We just have to let it grow so we can actually have a hairstyle. I think of you very often and pray for you daily. Listening to your story makes me feel not so alone. I wanted to reach out to you to tell you that you are not alone. Sending 🙏🤗❤️.
Everything today is good, that’s what matters. I’m looking at the next two weeks testing for my monitoring appointment for my Lymphoma /Leukemia. I’m 2 1/2 years from diagnosis and W&W(watch and wait) no treatment yet. I’m the gal that was caregiver for my husband for over three years. He lost his fight 14 months ago now. I turned 75 on May 1. All we can do is keep the faith, try to keep busy. I suffer from the number one complaint of my diagnosis Extreme Exhaustion. I listen to my body and take a rest when needed. Your outdoor garden is a blessing. I too am gardening only all in containers and a GreenStalk. It’s my blessing. It’s just me and my Kitty M&M. Daughter and grandson are here for a visit. I think your hair is adorable, like Brian said Super cute. Hugs and continued prayers. 🤗🤗💜💜🙏🏻🙏🏻
Did you have chemo, You said , ''no treatment yet'' , Why not?I had Lymphoma and its very treatable... Well, good luck with whatever you decide to do. I'm also by myself with my cat Buster and a garden ( 2 years cancer free as of April..) Elaine
@@eveny119 I have never had treatment. Labs have been good, Pet CT and, CT’s showed shrinkage early on. I’m monitored every three months as are many of us on W&W. Congratulations for being Cancer free.
Do you know what I want to watch from you???? ❤. I want to watch you both live your lives in the moment day by day. I want to watch you haul mulch and garden, I want to watch you cook WHATEVER, I want to watch you play with your doggies and brush them out, I want to watch you have a struggle day and turn to us for comfort, I want to watch you take a walk and show me what you see. I want to watch you guys be you! I want to be inspired, I want to feel deeply when you are sad, I want to offer a suggestion or help in a comment. I want the good the bad and the in between! ❤
Thanks for sharing the update. Wishing you both much health and well being! It would be fun to have a garden tour, learn what you eat in a day or for you to share some new or favorite recipes. Also, sharing about your journey - from meeting, marriage to weight loss/weight gain and life experience has been a special part of your channel...So, thank you both for sharing such personal experiences 💓
Wish to see wfpb recipes & garden produce updates & walks w/doggies(singing too:) Moving on is not forgetting, just living life! You've got this...stay strong!❤
Firstly, congrats on coming so far! I have been more of a lurker than an active, participating subscriber, but I am subscribed and have been following your journey. I can't fully express how beautiful it is to me that Brian has been so attentive. He seems to be closely watching you and always at your side. From what I can tell, you found a good guy. Regarding content, I think it would be awesome to see all of the things you're doing now, while transitioning into your new normal: Activities, outings, what your plant-based diet looks like these days, little "day in the life" sorts of vlogs. After seeing all of the appointments, the hospital visits, the medical updates, etc., I want to see you on the other side of it, doing more and more of the things that you had to put on hold for awhile. I've watched you fight; now, I want to see you living victorious! ❤
Let Jessica's hair grow Let the troubles go Let Jessica and Brian GLOW We are glad things are getting back to normal a bit. We would love to see the garden. And Brians new recipes. And Brian on his bike. And you both taking walks in the park. We would love to see Brian play the guitar, hear Jessica sing... An early menopause is nor easy. My mom had one. It was heavy on her. And me, being the eldest daughter. But we did the best we could. Taking it easy helped a lot. We love you guys. We appreciate you guys. And bring back the fun
Multicolored curly is really cute on you Jessica! Maybe keep it cropped for a while .. at least during the summer and blow it out in the winter? So glad to see you guys again. Thanks for the update.🕊
Love your hair Jessica! Brian is right, it is super cute!!! I, personally, would love to see a garden video! Show us what you have been working on! Gardening is hard work and I love getting ideas from other gardeners. Then, when you have a harvest, maybe Brian can whip up a new dish with your bounty! Stay focused on the Lord you two. God did not promise us that life would always be easy but that He would be there to walk through it with us :). You’ve got this!!!
I would like to see and hear about your journey forward eating to derail cancer formation. There is a lot of new material out there, new studies, that show that a proper diet involving variety of foods, as in the blue zones (Mediterranean and Asian diets), that will help the body to fight off the formation of cancers.
I think your hair is cute. When my hair grew in after cancer, it was super dark and very curly like yours is. Mine did go back to its natural state eventually. I’m 29 years post cancer!
My hair went curly from chemo also. My advice is let it grow because the curl falls a little down from the weight of the hair. Happy results of scans were good🥰
I will watch whatever you guys do. I am so thankful you are doing well. I love curly hair. Just let it curl. You are beautiful, Jessica. Love you both❤️😊
People would KILL to have hair like that! It's absolutely gorgeous. You are a natural beauty. Use hair creams/oils to tame it and keep the frizz down, but you are very lucky to have such great hair -- from my humble pov :) And you look great in the pixi cut. Yay! So happy for your good medical news. Very very happy for you both.
All i can say is we LOVE you! I came to the channel to learn about food and what to eat. I ended up learning about Love, courage, and honesty. A reminder that being who you are is good enough :) Thank you from the heart!
I’m so glad you’re doing so much better Jessica. You definitely have a bit of a spark about you this time and it’s good to hear your scan results are going in the right direction. Gardening is a great way to sort out your head - I know I find it very therapeutic. Perhaps you could show us round your garden? I’d love to know what you’ve both been planting and planning! 🍓🫑🥬
So good to see your video!! From someone who’s always had straight hair with no curls whatsoever - I envy those new locks of yours! Something that I’d enjoy seeing is videos of you gardening, via shopping for the seeds/plants, general garden planting, tending & progress. Jessica - If you ever start to feel the blues hitting you, I’d suggest you pull up your videos, with the volume turned off, & just sit & watch how Brian looks at you. That man is madly in love with you. I know when feelings of depression set in there’s almost nothing we can do but go through them & wait them out, but maybe those Brian looks of love & admiration might ease it just a touch.🤍 Again, wonderful to see your post! 🙂
Welcome to the world of curly hair!! I've had curly hair all my life and you just kind of let your hair do its own thing. You can't really tame it too much--it's going to do what it's going to do--regardless of what you want it to do!! I'm so glad your scans were good. But of course you can't just put it on the shelf. No one that's actually going through this could. I'm glad your depression and anxiety are better as well. I hope that will continue to improve for you. You've dealt with a lot in the past year (both of you have) and you've both handled it with courage and grace and I admire you both so much. You're an inspiration.
I am so glad you are doing better Jessica and that you had great scan results. I would like to see day in the life videos. What you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Your exercise routines. Activities outside of the home.❤😊
I am 76 y/o triple negative breast cancer survivor., of six years. Rejoice in your continued success, and love for each other. I have learned to treasure each day, as we never know if we will have another. Live your fullest life…and take one day at a time. Hold one to each other. None of us k ows what lies ahead, so make the most of the moment. I am looking forward to more recipes that are simple. And congratulations to both of you. What a milestone. Think of how far you have come. Yikes! Fyi….this is Kathleen not Don
You two have been through so much, and because you've shared so much with us, it feels like we're almost your friends now. In terms of making new videos, maybe ask yourselves, what would we want to share about what's been going on lately with a good friend? It could be a new recipe that you're really loving, but it could also be a reflection on something going on, or a lifehack or insight, who knows. But we're all rooting for you two to be as happy and healthy as possible and would love to continue to hear how you're doing. Thanks for the update :)
Curly girl here..... milkshake products are amazing, the leave in conditioner mousse is a life saver. Don't brush or comb dry use a spray bottle to dampen it/refresh. Some shaping may help too but be careful if you want it longer.
I’m just so happy for the clear scan results! Also…your mental health is so much better too! So awesome! I know after cancer I think therapy can be really helpful! The trauma you experienced in such a short time might be something you could talk over with a professional!💕
Awesome news on the scans and new meds and improvements in your mood! Hang in there on the brain fog--be patient with yourself. Your body and mind have been through so much on this journey. And thank you again for continuing to share your journey with us
Thanks for the update. You always turn up with a video about the time it occurs to me that we haven't heard from you in a while. I'm glad the scans were good, and I hope they will stay that way. As for new content, I'd love to see you doing recipes again. You've said you have some already recorded, so I'd love to see them and maybe some new ones!
My hair did the same thing. It was utterly crazy. Went to a stylish-thar didn't get any better. A friend gave me some super duper hair jel to keep the Mohawk looking parts tamed down. By the way, your hair is the cutest I've ever seen it. Maybe the hair can be celebrated for its cuteness. ?? Anyone who had gone through this is NOT putting a bow on it. It took me about 3 years for the panic to stop. It's been 6 years now, I am way more relaxed, my guard is not down, but, the anxiety is just a low hum instead if a roar.
Always glad to hear from you guys. ❤️Happy to hear your scans were good. Many prayers have gone up in your behalf.👍🏾Your hair looks cute. Get a small pair of hoop earrings. Earrings add pizzazz!(I never leave home without them.)As far as content goes, any topic is fine with me. A casserole recipe would be nice for the fall so there’s plenty of time for that. Brian,you are the best!! Don’t forget to also take care of YOU!
1) Yay for clear scans! 2) Your hair is super cute. There are curly hair product that can help keep the curl definition and minimize the poof. 3) Yay for the garden; I'd love to see what you planted, what grew, what didn't, and any hopes you have for the future or things you'd change going forward. 4) I love that you have shared what your chemo recovery is like, I feel like it can help people living with cancer recovery survivors as well as people in the thick of chemo. 5) You look so much brighter. I'm glad that the medicine change seems to be helping you, and I'm SO SO SO Proud of you for everything you have achieved. 6) Brian, you're a rockstar and I'm so proud of you.
Honestly Jessica, I think your hair is the cutest right now! I would keep the pixie and just keep it cleaned up around the edges. You seriously rock this look and if you feel you need to have a little more control of it then use some paste. Happy to hear everything is finally on the right track. Busy yourself like you're doing with work, garden, family and some new recipes. We're here waiting for the kitchen stuff again. Much love & big hugs!! ~M
Luv your naturaly frosted hair! "Let it grow..let it grow"...feel joy with all the positives now moving forward from a yr ago!! Bravo! Count your blessings!❤
