Jun 23, 2017 | inspiration
I gave my usual ‘I need your best person because I’m a really hard stick’ speech to the pleasant lady checking me in for bloodwork. She was unable to locate orders which was strange as I had literally JUST walked across the hall after meeting with my doctor with clear...
Apr 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s my friend’s birthday today and I just keep thinking about her and all she did for me 8 years ago as I walked through scary times with a cancer diagnosis. This is one story that made me smile in the middle of facing my biggest fear. (summer 2009) My...
Aug 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
“I love you. I miss you.” The hour-long conversation ends, and the pain overwhelms me. The small talk was wonderful, but the void still exists. With the phone still in my hand mocking my futile attempts to find peace, I weep. I miss her. I love her....
Jul 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
“Would you like citrus, vanilla, peach, berry or banana?” asked the assistant. “Excuse me. What?” I confusingly remarked. Most people would not panic at such a tasty list of flavors. For me, it signaled a change in the expected regiment. I...
Mar 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
(more of the story…)I thought I had covered all my bases. I seemed to be the one making all the phone calls, confirming I had all the right information So, as I walked into the hospital for my pre-op requirements, I was confident I was in the correct...
