December 7, 2022 – A date which will live in infamy…
I know FDR said this about December 7, 1941. And not just because he was talking about Pearl Harbor, but let’s face it – it would be flipping amazing if he said it in 2022 since he’d been gone for 77 years. It’s not lost on me that my own day of infamy – the...Continue reading→
Getting a little political
“I will never understand how politicians who call themselves Christian can read the Gospels and then treat the poor and the sick like dirt.” – James Martin, Jesuit Priest My cousin shared this post on his Facebook page yesterday. Pretty straightforward and to the point. And then someone made a comment asking him to explain...Continue reading→
Rage, fear and everything in between
Today we’re departing from our usual content and veering into the world of politics. Frankly, you might see that happen more often if things in the States continue down the insane path they’re currently on. I wish I could say that I was shocked when I learned that the Republican-controlled Senate Finance Committee advanced Kennedy’s...Continue reading→
One year later…
It’s been one year (and six days). One year (and six days) without cancer. One year (and six days) since I finished my last immunotherapy treatment. The date snuck up on me. It was a look back at my Facebook memories last Sunday that told me it’d been exactly a year since my final time...Continue reading→
Nothing lasts forever
“If you had a friend you knew you’d never see again, what would you say? If you could do one last thing for someone you love, what would it be? Say it, do it, don’t wait. Nothing lasts forever.” One Tree Hill is one of my favorite shows. It’s one that I turn to time...Continue reading→
I’m baaaaack!
Bet you thought that I’d forgotten about you. Fear not, friends! Yes, it’s been a minute – okay, months – but I’m back. Why now? Well, it was something that my friend Megan said. I was sitting in the office not too long ago, kicking around ideas to sort out what I should write about...Continue reading→
New year, new me?
I bet you thought I’d forgotten about you. Rest easy, my friends. I’m back! There’s been a bit of writer’s block going on in this noggin. I’m still writing at work, sharing stories about our patients and their care (shameless plug for my work at LMH Health), but I’ve had a hard time continuing to...Continue reading→
Giving thanks
Thanksgiving this year shines in a whole new light, with a renewed sense of thanks and grace. I couldn’t have known it at the time, but last year’s celebration would be the final “normal” holiday I would have BC – before cancer. I’m ashamed to admit it, but I don’t remember a lot about the...Continue reading→
Time to go
It’s been exactly two weeks since my surgery, so I think it’s time for an update. Since this is the first time that I’ve really sat at a computer for any length of time, who knows how long (or short) this might be. Off we go! June 21 will forever be a date that’s seared...Continue reading→
The final countdown
It’s been a minute since I’ve felt like sitting down, taking a breath and sharing more about my journey. I think it’d be appropriate to say that I’ve been overwhelmed over the last couple of months with chemo, a myriad of doctor’s appointments and getting ready for what comes next. I survived my dance with...Continue reading→