I was so honored to get to spend time with a dear friend today, a day after her lumpectomy. She is incredible. Her strength, her beauty, her faith, her humor, her authenticity. She is
The cancer monster is incessant my ear tonight… It’s so hard to describe this element of cancer. I’ve used words like “companion” and “constant” and “always there” and “I know the inside of the
“And perhaps what made her beautiful was not her appearance or what she achieved, but in her love, and in her courage, and in her audacity to believe: no matter the shadows around her,
What would your old-fashioned slide show look like if you were only allowed to use the mind’s eye pictures of your memories? *Post 927 Space for Reflection :: 10/18/17 :: Post 51 I had
Getting here was a challenge. We wanted to say ‘yes’ to this because cancer is teaching us to say ‘yes’ to things like this. But saying ‘yes’ to this wasn’t so simple. 2 of
Shenandoah is breathtaking. And the rain that came, instead of being a disappointment, created this deep contrast of colors that could have only been achieved because of it. The bark of the trees blackened
Today came with a VIP tour of Liberty. My alma mater. It was both amazing and emotional as we walked the same steps that I walked over 20 years ago…some things were the same
We had a decision to make this morning. Take the fastest route or the scenic route. We chose the latter. And it was stunning. Fall on the Blue Ridge Parkway is worth the hours
Platinum is a beautiful, strong, precious metal often used for some of the most striking jewelry. I glance down and even as I type, I see it donning my own left hand, glistening and
The ‘ick’ hit hard. “It will start around day 3 or 4 and typically lasts for a few days, sometimes a week. Then you should have a good many days until your next round.”