Ups and Downs

The thing about writing a blog is I’m supposed to be open and revealing with my feelings. Well, that’s something that isn’t always easy for me. (My hubby and kids may disagree with that!). I try to be a very positive person, and not one who complains...

Birthdays are a Blessing

I just had my birthday a couple of days ago. By habit, I almost began to dread it, and that’s just because I was focused on that “number.” But very, very quickly, my attitude changed. Birthdays are a blessing! I had to tell that to myself once or...

Bravery and the "new" Normal

My daughter said the coolest thing to me the other day – she commented that I had been through so much over the last year and that she could tell I was very brave and getting braver. What a nice thing to hear! (Of course, I’m blessed with awesome kids.)But she got me...

Courageous Warriors

If anyone knows a little about me they know I’m a tennis fan — well, more like — fanatic. My husband refers to himself as a “tennis widower” when the Grand Slams roll around. To all you spouses who complain about being “football...

Re-Birthday – A devotional

Whether we like it or not, birthdays keep coming. How do you celebrate your birthday? Do you dread it – knowing there are a few more wrinkles or more gray hair? Do you just feel “old?” Or do you say, Thank you, God. Thank you for my time here, serving you. I had...

A New Routine?

With my recent good news of clear scans, I’m trying to get back to “normal.” However, resuming a normal routine is not as easy as it sounds, at least for me.When you’re first diagnosed with cancer, all you want to have is your normal routine,...