Category Archives: Reflections
My stages of awareness
Awareness comes with a level of burden. That’s why I once avoided it. But sometimes avoiding awareness can delay progress, especially when it comes to cancer. I’ve thought of my different stages of awareness — from not having gone through the … Continue reading
Sweet things that happened to me during my cancer treatments
Today I thought of my chemo days. It’s the kind of event you can’t completely forget about. As I reflected I realized it was not all bad during my cancer mess. I received great support, and those were the memories … Continue reading
Caregivers need support too
I sometimes wonder how intensely people worry about me when it comes to my health. Often, others don’t want to show us their real emotions during cancer – and even during post-treatments – so as not to overwhelm us. I am … Continue reading
15 Random Facts About Me
Nancy Stordahl just shared her 15 random facts about herself and challenged her readers to do the same. I enjoy a good challenge so I decided to join in. Plus this should switch things up a little bit. So here … Continue reading
The “Big D”
“The trouble is, you think you have time” – From “Buddha’s Little Instruction Book” The day I was diagnosed with breast cancer was the day the “Big D” packed his bags and left me. I don’t blame him. If I … Continue reading
To ignore or to educate: that is the question
I don’t think any of us really expects people to offer us perfect words of wisdom or comfort when they find out about our diagnoses, but I am surprised by how many people have impulsively said really inappropriate and completely … Continue reading
What ever happened to that girl?
My honey always tells me, “be careful posting about your dreams. Not everyone believes that they actually mean anything.” But what does he know? As a matter of fact, I am picturing him right now shaking his head because of … Continue reading
The small c 