In July I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Emily from Words I Wheel By.  Recently she had a post, Finding My Role, that got me wondering: Do we ever figure out who we are supposed to be? I know I am not alone in thinking this is not where I thought I would end up in life.

The true question is more than just where you are now (or will be). More it is how do you define yourself? Emily believes it is an insecurity issue and I find myself agreeing when I think about my own roles and how they define me. Continue reading →

This morning started bright and early. Bridget crawled into bed with me at 4:30 am. As she snuggled against my back I thought to myself, this is life. To have Bridget wake up and just crawl into my bed. All mornings should begin this way. Well, maybe begin after the sun has risen would be nicer.

The alarm sounds and my feet hit the floor as I begin the morning routine and then something went horribly wrong… Continue reading →

A few weeks ago at BlogHer 15 I was invited to be on a panel discussing the importance of sharing our journeys. I was honored to be asked by Care to the People to participate as I firmly believe our life has been made easier by sharing our “healing stories”.

I was on the panel with Sara of Stigma Fighters, Emily of Words I Wheel By and Angelle of Chemo Beanies. Three extraordinary women who show the strength and will to keep sharing their stories to heal themselves and others.

Thank you to Melody and the Care to the People team. It was a pleasure to meet all of you, answer your questions and share my healing story.

Random thoughts on after a long car ride…

Ever notice that some men have 7 personalities?

Sleepy (on the couch at 7p)

Doc (thinks he knows everything)

Bashful (cannot go to the grocery store alone)

Sneezy (if there is a cold within a 7mile radius he has it)

Grumpy (when they don’t get their own way)

Happy (when not Grumpy)

Last but not least… Dopey (enough said!).

Of course not my husband….

Have a great day everyone!

Today I am so thankful to be featured on the Care Giver Space regarding the difficult process of deciding what would happen to Bridget should something happen to David or I.

Wil Freaking Wheaton just lost the freaking. Can you believe he did not show to the VOTY award ceremony? To quote Sheldon Cooper: CURSE YOU WIL WHEATON!  Although he was not there the weekend was still a success. Continue reading →

On May 9, 2015 under the care, thoughtfulness and support of our Directors (Phyillis Kim, Jessica Woodbury and Cheryl Stober) eleven woman stood up at the Old South Church in Boston, MA and told their stories.

It is surreal seeing myself in video. That is not what I look/sound like when I think of myself.  The awkward foot posture? That is all me! So deep breath, here I go….

Thank you to the friends who came and supported me that day. Thank you to those who could not attend but showed me your love and support. Thank you to Listen to Your Mother, BlogHer and SheKnows Media for the opportunity to participate. This is all so surreal to me.  I am still in awe that LTYM has happened.I could not have done it with out all of you.

Especially my cast mates. I never imagined I would walk away from LTYM having met some of the most fantastic, courageous women on Earth. Thank you for everything you did that day (including helping me open up a lipstick).

Every week my first every blog friend, Kristi, hosts the Finish that Sentence Friday. A few months ago she asked for sentence prompts with the idea of whomever came up with the prompt would co-host that week. It was a great idea as it kept this long-lasting blog hop going. At least that is what I thought when I gave her the prompt, “My first job….” Continue reading →