At what point does one officially become a cancer survivor? I believe that anyone who has had cancer is a survivor from the very moment they receive the diagnosis. News like that could have literally scared me to death. But it didn’t. Then I began thinking...
“You have cancer.” That’s a sentence that will strike fear in your heart. Cancer is one of those “Goliath” kinds of things- big, looming, loud, threatening. For anyone who hears the word cancer associated with his or her own name it’s flat out scary- even for...
It’s October. The first full month of autumn. The month that brings us cooler weather, a beautiful change of color in the trees, the World Series, pumpkin everything… and lots and lots of PINK, reminding us that October is also “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” I...
Hello sweet friends! I just wanted to jump back on the blog quickly to let you all know that – PRAISE THE LORD, I am really doing well after my surgery last Friday! Very, very well… and I know it’s the result of massive amount...
It is New Year's Eve 2009. John and I went out for dinner with our friends the Davis' and were back home by 8:15. On New Year's Eve. In my jammies by 8:45...
So, what do most 10-year-old kids like to do on a Saturday afternoon? Watch TV, play computer games, text friends on their cell phones… maybe get into their parents' hair or a little trouble? Not my niece, Lily! She is one cool chick… quite extraordinary if...
WOW! Who knew you could have so much fun at 6:45 AM on a chilly Saturday morning in Big D, but WE SURE DID!! So many faithful friends came out to team up for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Dallas with our...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I am more aware of breast cancer than ever before since my diagnosis on May 8th of this year. Yep, very aware. And is seems appropriate that I will undergo my very last round of chemo today. Yes, TODAY,...
In the infamous words of Joni Mitchell...
From the time I was a little girl I dreamed of one day sitting in a barber shop and having my hair shaved off. Not really. But chemo makes your hair fall out and eventually you are left with...