Five Years
I have learned kindness and grace are important attributes in living a full life.
An Open Mind…for Healing
When was the last time you did something for the first time? When was the last time you really tested and stretched your comfort zone? The answer for me is very recently- two weeks ago. I have been struggling with health issues related to chemo. In 2019, I was diagnosed with Stage 3b Triple Negative …
Living Life After the Big C
I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe as we get older we discover things are never random. God puts people in the right places and at just the right time.
Finding Your Tribes
What is a tribe? It is a group of people that can include family, friends or people with similar likes and/or experiences. They are willing to extend grace, love and forgiveness, even when they may not agree. A tribe may be life long or it may expire. Whatever the case, they are invaluable and comforting. …
Friends In Low Places
I cherish my friends. I think it is because I never had many in school. I mean, really good friends. I had a couple. I was always careful who I confided in and kept people at a distance in many ways. When I was younger I always felt intimidated or in competition with other girls. …
The Fear of Death
When you have cancer, the last thing anyone wants to talk to you about is dying. But the fact is this: you are going to die. It might not be today. It might not be from cancer. But there is a 100% chance that it is going to happen. I have always had an admiration …
Sundays, Daddy and the Holy Ghost
My God is a god of love, understanding, inclusion, and compassion. My God has always been there for me, he has never forsaken me. I know him well. I want to make sure you get that before you read the next part-spirituality can be complicated. I’m not much for socialized religion. I am certain my …
My Truth
There is something that happens when bad news surfaces. There is a race to tell it first. And when it comes to social media, it can actually create a fiasco. I have to admit, I have always been a social creature. You can find me on all the social media platforms and yes, at times …
Sucking It Up
I cried for three solid days. And on the third day, I sucked it up. There are so many emotions involved. Guilt. I can’t just die and leave Logan, it’s always just been her and me. And how unfair is this to Jay. Jay had gone through breast cancer with his previous wife before their …
A Piece of Paper
I skipped two mammograms. If you learn nothing else from me- don’t skip your mammogram. Yes, I went to the gynecologist every year- because an annual check-up was mandatory for my birth control refill. And at the end of the appointment, they gave me a slip of paper with a number to call to schedule …
