Climbing through life's challenges to be my best
– It’s Mothers Day and I lost my mom to a brain tumor. – I also have a brain tumor, and I’m a mom – I’m friends with a mom who has a child with a brain tumor – I’m friends of a mom with a husband with a brain tumor – Monday and Tuesday,…
What’s weird about this Good Friday and Easter is that I have some interesting personal events on these dates too (and, no, I’m not more important than Jesus-sheesh!). Anyway, Friday, the 15th marks my 7.5 year anniversary of being diagnosed with a brain tumor, and today, the 17th, marks the 7.5 year anniversary of my…
Today would have been Daisy’s 18th birthday. This is in honor of her. She made our lives better and we miss her.
Broken nose and major gashes And stitches On my nose And forehead, I hadn’t worn glasses for ten days, Things became serious… A rigid headband came to mind, And along with A stretched out hair band They made the day! Looking forward… Next time I’ll use two holders, Maybe even string To make a V.…
Last Tuesday I suddenly lost consciousness and fell, full-force, on my face. It was May 18, and I was visiting my daughter in another part of the country. We had taken a short break and I had a snack in my hotel room. A feeling hit me that I’ve occasionally had before, but this time…
Six and a half years after surgery, things were starting to be normal. I was getting used to my different abilities and limits. Will it be different now? What’s going to happen?
Six years ago today I learned I had a brain tumor. This is how it happened, formatted in a portion of a memoir.
It’s been hard nearing the age of my mom’s death, especially since I have a disease similar to the one that killed her.
When I made this casserole for the first time, I knew it was too good not to share, so this time I took pictures. I’m excited to debut my first online recipe! Let’s Get Started! Here are the ingredients you’ll need. This is my favorite version, but as you scroll, if you wish it was…