One week ago today, we celebrated my 42nd birthday. Also last week, Mike and I spent 10 hours on Tuesday in back to back routine doctors...

The thing about July 13th is that on my family calendar, it looks just like any other day. In fact it is incredibly unchanged from what...

"Experience will give you the Strength to be yourself." This is one of my all time favorite Tea bag quotes. I got it about 2 weeks ago...

Tonight I will begin my last cycle of Chemotherapy.  We did it!  My family and my doctors, My friends and my body, DID IT. I know what it...

Today is the 1 year anniversary of my first proton Beam treatment. Mike took this picture of me as I tearfully climbed up onto the ...

Nighttime sledding is one of my favorite winter traditions with Luke and Eva - We sled in our backyard and then we have a cozy slumber...

As per Step 2d to achieving my Goal, I try to meditate everyday. I’m the only one in my family who does this or understands why this is...

When I was a teacher, I worked with my students a lot on setting SMART goals. They are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and...

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When my kids were old enough to really start talking and listening a little, I told them how some words are strong and they bring meaning...