It’s been almost two and a half months since I first got my diagnosis. In two days it will be one month since my mastectomy. In some way it seems a lifetime ago. I am who I was and yet I am not. Each day … Continue reading My Cancer Journey 8-25-26
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My Cancer Journey- 8-11-26
I’m a bit late on writing this week’s post. It’s been a wild two months. I just looked at my calendar and realized that it was exactly two month ago today that I first heard the words “It’s cancer.” I’d gone in to my annual … Continue reading My Cancer Journey- 8-11-26
Celebrating Mom’s Birthday This Year
This year marks a significant turning point as the author celebrates life while reflecting on her mother’s battle with breast cancer. Through a spiritual gathering and a career shift to early childhood care, she rediscovers joy and purpose. A timely mammogram reveals cancer, leading to a mastectomy on her mother’s birthday, symbolizing hope and transformation.
Feeling the Feels and Remembering the Love
Simply a reflection on dealing with the loss of parents at different stages of life and how that’s made me who I am.
Nothing To Do But Live
It’s been nine days since Dr. Propeck first confirmed what I already knew, thanks to the wonders of the internet. I have breast cancer. Less than two weeks in and still two and half weeks to go before I get to meet with my surgeon … Continue reading Nothing To Do But Live
Time Will Tell: Accepting a New Gift
The narrator reflects on their emotional journey after receiving concerning mammogram results. With the upcoming biopsy, they strive to remain hopeful for the future, determined to celebrate life’s milestones despite the uncertainty.
Feeling Gratitude
A few events of this past week reminded me of the importance of gratitude in my life. So, this morning’s post is just an exercise to remind myself of a few of things that I’m thankful for. They aren’written in any particular order other than … Continue reading Feeling Gratitude
Why Continuing Caring: Thoughts From the Farmer’s Daughter
The author, a city-dwelling farmer’s daughter, highlights the stark contrast between traditional agriculture and modern agribusiness, which contributes to environmental degradation and health concerns, particularly near Lake Mendota. She reflects on the decline in family farms and the urgent need for sustainable practices to ensure clean food and water for future generations.
A Mirror Bar Memory and Thank You to Uncle Nic
Families change, even the strongest families. The roots go deep. The trunk is strong, but do the leaves know each other?
Children in Boxes
Reading an NPR story earlier this week, I learned about a school district in New York State where children with disabilities were being confined to wooden boxes. The story made me sick and hurt even more when I read that many of the children who’ve … Continue reading Children in Boxes
Sustainable Life In Action 