So I was just thinking of things this morning that I am grateful for and a sweet memory started walking across my mind.
About a week ago, just after we had told everyone I have cancer, I had 3 little boys sitting at my kitchen table. Marcus, Brody and my son, Charlie. All three are in third grade and all three ... Read More
There are two ways to live. One is as if nothing were a miracle. The other is as if everything were a miracle.
I’ve always been a miracle sort of girl. It’s like a game to me, to try and find God in all the details of my life. But all of a sudden, it’s seems less like a game and ... Read More
Saul and I are at THE JAMES. Don’t you just love that huge, imposing name? THE JAMES. It’s a cancer center in Columbus and based on the people around here who know about THE JAMES, this clinic has a lot of experience dealing with cancer.
I made the receptionist cry. She had the most beautiful smile and radiant spirit. So I ... Read More
I head to The James Cancer Center tomorrow. I really don’t know what to expect. I suspect the doctors will do more tests and then I’ll be sent home to love up on my family while we wait for results. There is a part of me that wonders if maybe they will do the biopsy and find out there is ... Read More
I just went on the second tallest roller coaster in the WORLD! Saul brought us all to Cleveland for the Memorial Day weekend. It’s part of our philosophy that if we just keep moving, we won’t have time to think about cancer. I like that philosophy. I keep thinking maybe cancer won’t be able to find us if we ... Read More
I feel like someone is going to call me soon say, “Just kidding!” But I suppose not. I’m having a hard time REALLY letting this whole cancer thing sink in. I don’t feel sick. I don’t look sick. I like be hanging out, doing my life, feeling really peaceful and joyful and then all of a sudden my mind will ... Read More
Saul came to bed about 1 in the morning last night. My first mistake was saying “Hey Babe.” My second mistake was answering him in a complete sentence when he asked if I was awake.
Throughout our marriage, some of the best conversations we have ever had have come in the wee small hours of the morning. Last night was no ... Read More
The hardest part of this so-far-short little journey has been telling our family. We didn’t want to get everyone all anxious about something that may be a non-issue. Doctor Peggy was pretty adamant today that this is now officially NOT a non-issue.
I called my mom first, then my dad (who had to call me back because he was driving to ... Read More
My longtime friend, Katie, just happened to be speaking this week at Ohio State in Columbus. She lives in North Dakota, so the fact that she was 77 miles away when I got the diagnosis was a true gift from God.
She met me at my house right after the MRI. I had just finished showing her around my home and ... Read More
The best way to stop worrying about yourself is to start worrying about someone else. With that motto in mind, I stopped at the grocery store on my way to the MRI. I wanted to pick up some flowers for Billie, the head receptionist, who had jumped through fiery hoops the day before in order to both schedule my MRI ... Read More
