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FBC's Life Lessons
When I was diagnosed with cancer two years ago this month, I never asked, “Why?” Asking why would have been a logical response, especially considering the fact that I was a three-time marathon runner, ate a (very!) healthy diet and didn’t have an inkling of breast cancer in my family. However, rather than ask “Why?”… Continue reading FBC's Life Lessons
Believe Them – Maya Angelou
This is one of my all-time favorite quotes. I heard Oprah say it years ago and it made an enormous impression on me!
Inspiring People: Marissa Kraxberger
You all know how much I love Oscar de la Renta, right? When I say love, I mean loooove! I have had had the opportunity to spend time with him (MAJOR Silver Lining)…and yes, he is as wonderful as he appears to be! A perfect example of his wonderfulness (I wish that were a real… Continue reading Inspiring People: Marissa Kraxberger
Friendship Is – Sally Koch
The Power of Girlfriends
Yesterday, I did a 5-hour and fifteen minute (every minute counts!) hike with some outstanding girlfriends (who also happened to have a whole lot of endurance-Silver Lining). We did the hike to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of my FBC diagnosis. For me, it was as much a celebration of health as it was a celebration… Continue reading The Power of Girlfriends
1,000 Reasons to Smile
Musical Monday #11: You Can't Fail Me Now
2nd Cancerversary
2nd Cancerversary Today, October 15th, marks the 2nd Anniversary of my FBC (f-bomb breast cancer) diagnosis. I can’t believe that I just wrote that. Any of it. The fact that I actually had FBC and the fact that it’s been 2 years since my life changed on a dime. Phew, what a difference two years… Continue reading 2nd Cancerversary
What to Say (or WTF Not to Say) #6
This week, I posted some of the What to Say (or Not to Say) graphics on The Huffington Post and boy oh boy did the comments fly! There were quite a few questions about why I focused on FBC (f-bomb breast cancer for new readers) rather than on cancer as a whole. Well, the simple… Continue reading What to Say (or WTF Not to Say) #6