Life is truly a classroom. From the moment of birth until the final act of death, people are in a state of education. The teachers are those with whom we interact. The lessons are uniquely individualized plans that lead us toward the development of character traits. Each one of us independently differentiates the instruction byContinueContinue reading “We Get What We Give: A Plan to Flourish”
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4 Things You Can Do to be Happier
My mom made a poster when I was a small child and hung it in the living room. A lesson accompanied the poster based on Proverbs 23:7. For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: …© 2021 King James Bible Online Mama taught me that thoughts control the outcome of life. It wasContinueContinue reading “4 Things You Can Do to be Happier”
Cancer #6: Treatment
October 1. 2015 I did not get my treatment the thirtieth because the insurance has not yet approved it. I was pretty down about it, but I used sarcasm and humor to get through it. I’m forcing a positive attitude. Making fun of terrible situations help me think about in a way that always makesContinueContinue reading “Cancer #6: Treatment”
Psoriatic Disease Hates Me
My shoulder surgery date finally arrived, Feb 24th! After today and a few weeks of rehab, my split bicep and torn rotator cuff will no longer cause pain when I move my left arm. Five years of suffering will end! As I put on the gown and other surgical clothes, the nurse stepped in andContinueContinue reading “Psoriatic Disease Hates Me”
Cancer #5: Still Waiting…
Sept 9, 2015 I left work again today to meet my surgeon, Dr McNeir. Of course, it did not feel warm, nor fuzzy when I announced I had another appointment. I don’t think asking for some compassion is wrong. My boss is kind of cold. The surgeon seemed personable and scheduled my lymphectomy on FridayContinueContinue reading “Cancer #5: Still Waiting…”
Cancer #4: Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
August 27, 2015 I’ve waited all week for today. Today is it, and I don’t really want to go because I am afraid. Ken and I walk in together holding hands. We sit silently in the room and wait. I wonder what it feels like to tell someone they have cancer. How do you doContinueContinue reading “Cancer #4: Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma”
Cancer #3: “I’m so sorry…”
August 5, 2015 The sonogram showed that there are 2 lymph nodes affected and I go in for a CT scan with IV contrast tomorrow. I’m scared but feeling positive. I’m so tired. I have been tired since the beginning of last year. I sweat profusely, too. Those are both symptoms. I can’t believe it.ContinueContinue reading “Cancer #3: “I’m so sorry…””
Cancer #2: Is It, or Is It Not
July 30, 2015I told Dr. Hanna I had been reading Google Scholar about neck lumps. From what I read, I have a 77% chance of not having a problem. That is good news. That’s what I’m talking about! :^) July 31, 2015Sonogram this morning. I’ll get the results on Monday. I’m on Google again. FoundContinueContinue reading “Cancer #2: Is It, or Is It Not”
Cancer #1: I Discovered the Lump
I started this little journal the day I found the lump. I figured from the beginning, it was bad and I wanted to remember it all. I know that regardless of the outcome, I WILL FIGHT, AND I WILL WIN! How do I know? Because live or die, I will be in charge of myContinueContinue reading “Cancer #1: I Discovered the Lump”
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