When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the first thoughts that came to my mind was, “I don’t have time for this.” I remember thinking that I have two daughters, a full-time job, more than enough responsibilities, and… Read More ›
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The Year of Living Intentionally: Day 24
When I started radiation therapy for breast cancer, my radiologist reviewed a list of side effects with me to prepare me for the journey ahead. Since the effects of radiation are cumulative, she said that the fatigue would become more pronounced… Read More ›
The Year of Living Intentionally: Day 21
Recently, I received an email from my person. Since we often exchange emails, I wasn’t too surprised when I saw it in my inbox, but I was surprised when what I thought was a music video ended up being a video… Read More ›
Tanned
Being diagnosed with breast cancer has introduced my family, friends, and me to a slew of new medical terms and treatments. We have had to be on our “A” game and become quick studies, with some being quicker than others. … Read More ›
Not So Radiant
Since beginning radiation therapy last week, I have made a number of observations, some funny and some serious. In no particular order, here’s what went down while I was being lit up: This is a tough crowd. Like most of the… Read More ›
Drowning in the Gene Pool
One of the countless things I have learned since being diagnosed with breast cancer is that everything is a hurry up and wait game. There is a constant barrage of tests, procedures, and treatment, and for every action, there is… Read More ›
Guilty As Charged
This week marks the end of my daughters’ Christmas break and the return to their normal routine, while it marks the end of my medical purgatory and the beginning of a temporary new normal routine for me. This morning, I found myself… Read More ›
Carpe Diem
As I relished the quiet and solitude afforded to me on this day after Christmas, I came across the film, “The Dead Poet’s Society”. I have seen this film countless times, but it has been quite awhile since my last… Read More ›
Mixed Emotions
Twas two days before Christmas and all through the oncology office, only a few patients were stirring, and I was one of them. After fighting holiday traffic, or at least Louisville’s version of it, I welcomed the unexpected peace and quiet… Read More ›
Be Advised
I am beginning to think that 2015 has been some sort of sick cosmic joke, where I am the punchline. During an awkward conversation about relationships, I was left with this nugget of dating advice, “You just need to put… Read More ›
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