Some days just have a bite to them. August 25th mauls me…every year. The heaviness of the day, the memories, the pit in my stomach, the ‘off-ness’ invading every second of every minute of every
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This was the day that sent me into a hurricane. Yeah, the breast exam early in the month, the car accident and the mammogram/ultrasound each building into the storm that would unleash as of
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I got to have a girl’s weekend with one of my dearest friends at her house in Texas. It was so good for my soul to spend time with her, live a few days
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I am feeling totally frazzled today…lots of “off” vibes, strange weather, insecurities, frustrations, last-to-know moments, peculiar interactions, unpracticed routines, the high of opportunity with the low of it falling through, an oddly behaving dog,
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Even among all of the distractions (a kid sick on her first day of school, team pictures which is always a chaotic couple of hours, work, a hair appointment, and hearing about my other
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Oh boy I did a lot today. My body is angry at me and at the same time, I feel very accomplished and strong in spirit having done hard things, pushing myself to the
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It was like any other Tuesday –Routine. Work. Long day. Going to pick up my kid from softball practice. Plans for dinner when we get home. Except what was different –Friday is looming. Denial
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Chronic. Persistent. Long-lasting. Perpetual. Stubborn. Insistent. Unrelenting. Constant. Incessant. Such is the pain and loss, literal and figurative, of cancer. Surviving comes at a high price. #thisissurvivorship. Chronic. Persistent. Long-lasting. Perpetual. Stubborn. Insistent. Unrelenting.
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I’ve been on some emotional amusement park rides the last few days. The rollercoaster. The depth drop. The spinning teacups. The flying swings. You name it, I’ve ridden it. It’s been a little bit
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I saw a quote today that I think is important to share. “True faith is not a leap into the dark; it’s a leap into the light.” -Eric Metaxes. I needed this reminder today.