The overwhelming majority of things said to cancer patients are well intended. I know it without a doubt. In fact, I would hazard to say that most people with FBC (or any kind of f-bomb cancer for that matter) know it. However, what is well intended doesn’t always come across quite so well. As one of… Continue reading What to Say (or Not to Say) #7
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Silver Lining Video Series: Eating During Cancer Treatment
Welcome to the third video in the series! You all have been so kind and supportive of these videos. I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate it. Truly. As many of you may recall, while I was going through chemo, I was one of the few people who was completely unresponsive to… Continue reading Silver Lining Video Series: Eating During Cancer Treatment
A Quote from Sweetly Six
Last week, our daugher, a/k/a Sweetly Six (for new readers) had a terrible head cold (come to think of it, she still sounds like Lauren Bacall). The Silver Lining when Sweetly Six is sick is that she is a major, super duper cuddle bug. So, between sniffles and coughs she said to me, “Momma: Uh huh.… Continue reading A Quote from Sweetly Six
F-Bomb Breast Cancer Statistics
These statistics never cease to amaze me… Sources: American Cancer Society Breastcancer.org Susan G. Komen
Finding Silver Linings During FBC Cancer
People ask me all the time how I found Silver Linings during the long ride down the twisting and pot-hole-filled breast cancer road. It was simultaneously the most natural thing that I could have done and also a conscious choice and effort on a daily basis. Prior to my diagnosis, I had always been a… Continue reading Finding Silver Linings During FBC Cancer
Musical Monday #12: Rest Easy by Andrew Peterson
I came across this song last week and the lyrics knocked my socks off! I have so much-so very much-gratitude to all of the people in my life who made sure that I was not alone when I went through treatment (Silver Lining).
Children's Series: Talking with Children About Miscarriage
Today at lunch a girlfriend told me about me a really yucky story, one that involves having to tell her daughter (who happens to be Sweetly Six’s bestie) about a friend’s miscarriage. She asked me how she should tell her daughter. Because anywhere from 10-25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies will end in miscarriage, I thought… Continue reading Children's Series: Talking with Children About Miscarriage
This Weekend…
I hope that you:
Bookworm: Sutton
This weekend, I am sooooooo beyond excited to begin reading J.R. Moehringer’s new book, Sutton. Willie Sutton was the prolific United States bank robber convict who, when asked why he robbed banks, responded: “That’s where the money is.” During his 40-year criminal career he was known for his disguises, garnering two nicknames, “Slick Willie” and “Willie… Continue reading Bookworm: Sutton
Friday’s Fixin’s: The Best Carrot Cake That I’ve Ever Had…EVER!
Last night I went to one of the most fun birthday parties I’ve ever been to. Seriously. It was a full-on love fest. Everything about the evening was absolutely wonderful…culminating with a three-course vegan dinner.…MAJOR Silver Lining! Santa Barbara based Duo Catering and Events fed us the most amazing food. Anyone who boo-hoo’s vegan food ought to start… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: The Best Carrot Cake That I’ve Ever Had…EVER!