Mar 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
“Mom, your hair is the most unusual color. I really can’t describe it. Almost like the color of a chocolate lab,” pronounced Jessica. “More like an Irish setter,” mumbled Ed while taking a bite of his dinner, not even looking up. The...
Feb 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
My hair had started growing the first of January, about six weeks after my last chemo treatment. I continued to wear hats to cover up the awkwardness of this stage. It was coming back the most blah color ever – kind of brown, kind of gray, slightly red –...
Jan 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
“Oh mom. Your hands! That’s terrible!! I can’t even look at them. It makes me want to throw up!” exclaimed Jessica. “Yeah, mom. Can’t you cover them with make-up or something?” added Cory. The kids were reacting to the...
Dec 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
It was the day I was to receive news on my latest catscan. Everything was expected to be just fine. There really should not be any surprises. So why was I having anxiety as I drove toward my destination? The enemy of my soul was working overtime to disrupt my peace....
Nov 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
My emotions were brimming over as we walked through the entrance to the happiest place on earth. I was on the brink of one of those hysterical, out of control cries of rejoicing. We were here. We had set our sights on the magic kingdom as a point of celebration....
Nov 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
I am done! Chemotherapy is over. I made it. What began as a frightening, arduous time has ended as a blessing. Chemo, a blessing? Yes! I can honestly say it was. Let me explain. When I made the decision to have this treatment, the one possible bright spot was...
