In these past few months I have experienced a significant amount of emotional distress, as explored in my recent posts It is Never Quite Behind You and Falling Down the Rabbit Hole. I have had to dig deep within myself to find a way through, to place one foot in front of the other and persevere, all while remaining calm,…
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As a breast cancer survivor, I have learned to share space with the fear and anxiety that follows a diagnosis; and to give myself permission to express the range of heightened emotions felt post-cancer. The emotions are big, bold, and often overwhelming. This is my new emotional normal. When I am happy or excited the emotions expressed are huge, and…
We are back!! It is hard to believe that just 3 weeks ago we were in Dublin, Ireland. We experienced a flawless journey over the pond – from take-off to touch-down. The ease of travel was much-appreciated, and it proved to be a smooth start to our new adventure … and a grand adventure it was! Day #1 Sunday May…
It has been a whirlwind. These junior years have gone by so quickly, and the end of a school era draws near. Decisions for next year are upon us, as the whisper of change surrounds us. Where has the time gone? I reminisce of our earlier days together – playgrounds, splash pads, bike rides, trail walks, indoor play time, drawing,…
It has been over six weeks since I have written. Six weeks! Where have I been and what have I been doing? I truly wish I had exhilarating answers to these questions as good reason for neglecting my blog. I do not. I have been an absentee blogger. A direct result of the daily grind wearing me down. It is…
These past few months have been draining. It has not felt like a restful summer, however, it was a productive one. Outside of the obligations of work, my husband and I took time to refresh our home. We purged what no longer served our space and created a renewed sense of design aesthetics. Yet, throughout the process of creating a…
Just two weeks ago I completed my round of annual scans and tests. This one was for my blood work. Since school is out, and I did not have the foresight to enroll my child into a summer camp, I had to bring my AmazingLM along with me. It’s not the first time I’ve had to bring him to my…
We are back!! It was 3 weeks ago today when we touched down at Newark International Airport. This time, our departure from start to finish was relatively seamless. Our plane departed on-time, and due to tailwinds, it landed early! Since we packed strategically to avoid checked baggage, we were able to depart from the plane and straight into an Uber….
“Staying positive doesn’t mean you have to be happy all the time. It means that even on hard days you know that there are better ones coming.” – Unknown It is an uplifting quote – but – just trusting that better days are coming, sometimes, is simply not enough. We are complex creatures, not only driven by faith, but also…
I have been blogging for almost 8 years, sharing intimate thoughts and experiences about myself, my healing journey [post-cancer], and the layered emotions experienced when parenting. My posts are carefully written to ensure that I maintain respect for myself, my family, my child, and my audience; and always with the perspective of how very grateful I am to be here,…