I have a new best friend–actually three. One entered my life two weeks ago, the others just yesterday. But for the next four weeks, I will be attached to two of them every waking moment of the day; and one of them will be attached to me 24/7 for an entire week. One is a […]
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Healthy Habits for Life
I have been asked to write an article for the Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation’s newsletter, regarding Breast Cancer Awareness Month, discussing any topics I feel important to share with women about breast health. So I thought that I’d share what I wrote with all of you! ——- October is here and it’s time to remind […]
Ventana de Cielo
When we first moved to the North Georgia foothills, I was so in love with the beautiful scenery and our cozy home, that I gave our home a nickname: Ventana de Cielo–window of heaven. I felt as if we were living on the very edge of heaven and, if we chose to open our eyes […]
Lessons Learned as a Fashion Model
Friday, I fulfilled a childhood dream…I became fashion model for a day. My breast surgeon–during one of my regular checkups last winter–asked if I would like to be in a charity fashion show that the hospital was hosting. I was flattered that she would ask me, and thrilled to get the chance to play dress […]
Tribute to a Real Lady…and A Reminder to Always Make Time
It seems that I am meant to spend my time writing this week. An article for my blog, an article for the cancer foundation newsletter, an essay for a contest, and another one for submission to a magazine…and now, I am writing to share my memories of one of the few real ladies that I […]
The Day My Life Changed
On this day, three years ago, my life changed–hopefully, forever. August 21, 2009, was the day I received my breast cancer diagnosis. I was immediately swept into the spinning vortex of doctors, tests, surgeries, drugs, and ever-shifting emotions. Most days I felt as if I was trying to walk on quicksand, never knowing when the […]
Struggles that Change You
Some days you just can’t find the energy. Some days it’s difficult to find grace…for yourself or anyone else. Some days the “peace that passes understanding” just seems all dried up. Today is one of those days. My most recent Facebook post: “Lost another Pink Sister from my support group in the wee hours of […]
life in between... 