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Happy Olympics!
The Olympics are coming….Yippeee! I’m super excited about it!! How about you? Swimming is my favorite Olympic sport. I get myself all ver klempt watching it…you would think that I was the mother of one (or all!) of the swimmers. I swam for a year in high school. It was one of the hardest sports… Continue reading Happy Olympics!
Top Movies to Watch During Chemo
The two to three hours spent in a chemo are absolutely no fun. There may be a smile or two, but in general, when I sat in the chair watching TAC drip into my body, I pretty much counted down the minutes until I could leave. There was a Silver Lining though when I reminded myself… Continue reading Top Movies to Watch During Chemo
Silver Lined Discovery: Chance PJ's
One Silver Lining of FBC (f-bomb breast cancer for new readers) is that I became a pajama connoisseur. There is absolutely nothing like a great pair of jammies when you feel rotten. I happen to appreciate, admire and quite frankly, relish in a wonderfully made pair of pajama’s! So, you can imagine my delight when I… Continue reading Silver Lined Discovery: Chance PJ's
This is the Gift – Abraham Maslow
Exercise to Prevent FBC
This summer, the NCI (National Cancer Institute) Cancer Center News released a story about a study done at The University of North Carolina that found that exercise may reduce FBC (f-bomb breast cancer for new readers) risk. How does this work, exactly? According to the NCI, Physical activity may prevent tumor development by lowering hormone… Continue reading Exercise to Prevent FBC
Giving of Any Kind – Mbali Creazzo
Inspiring People: Tariq Johnson
Today, I am honored and delighted to introduce you to an incredibly inspiring adolescent boy, Tariq Johnson. Despite endless amounts of hospitalizations, medical treatments, central line placements, and a life long illness of Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome (a rare recessive immunodeficiency disorder characterized by recurrent bacterial infections, eczema, and bleeding diarrhea caused by thrombocytopenia and platelet dysfunction),… Continue reading Inspiring People: Tariq Johnson
Worry – Swedish Proverb
Musical Monday #2: Better Than Today by Don Williams
For this week’s Musical Monday, I am particularly inspired by the song, Better Than Today by Don Williams. My first thought was, “I sure wish I had had this song when I was going through chemo.” My second thought was, “I’m so glad that I have it now!” …Silver Lining Enjoy! “Better Than Today” – Don… Continue reading Musical Monday #2: Better Than Today by Don Williams