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Welcome Back!

Welcome Back! That is what my 4 year old son said as I shuffled into the house 4 days after a ridiculously complex reconstruction surgery. His bright eyes and eager smile along with his 20 month old sister’s enthusiastic, “Hiiiiiii!” … Continue reading

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Tikkun Olam

Goodbye 2013. Although you have taught me more than I was ever prepared for, I am not sorry to see you come to an end. I am stronger, more inspired, and more aware. You have proven to me that my … Continue reading

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Exhaling

Last night Derek came home and asked if he could talk with me away from the kids and my parents. He had such an intense look on his face that I almost shook him find yelled, “Tell me. Tell me … Continue reading

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Round 5

  I’ve had a tougher recovery with my last round and not as much drive to post or write. However, this is from my journal on Round 5. Who knew when I moved to Utah in the 3rd grade that … Continue reading

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Round 4

Downhill from here. Lola our fight is clearly running out. You are neither as nasty as you appeared nor as tough as you think. Round 4 today, and I am ready. Armed with one of my best friends, Angelina and … Continue reading

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Be extraordinary

Do something extraordinary (extra-ordinary) today. Offer a smile to a stranger, make an effort to change a negative thought or action, start a strand of good deeds by helping someone else. Do this without expecting any recognition or reward and … Continue reading

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Round 3

My sister, Sarah, called one day and asked if she could come for a visit. Of course I said yes. Then she asked if 17 days was too long.  I smiled and laughed a little. We spent most of our … Continue reading

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“Lean on my faith, today…”

“Lean on my faith, today, if yours isn’t strong enough.”  That’s what my mother said to me yesterday and exactly what I needed to hear.  Somehow, I allowed the fear of Lola or some other cancer returning and attacking again … Continue reading

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I have such an admiration for writers and their ability to share their passion through words.  I also admire those who blog and blog often.  I have yet to discipline myself and dedicate some real time to write on a … Continue reading

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Feeling Thankful

Last night was my husband’s 40th birthday and to celebrate I threw him a party and pork extravaganza! (accompanied by a “Pin The Pabst On Derek” life size poster) We worked all day preparing, cooking, and anticipating our friends’ and … Continue reading

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