As you may recall, for the past 12+ years, I have been both an adult and pediatric hospice nurse. Hospice is one of the great passions of my life because I truly believe that there is no greater or more sacred honor than being with a person at the end of his or her life.… Continue reading World Hospice Day
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I Wish… – Lisa Bonchek Adams
When I was going through my treatments for FBC (f-bomb breast cancer for new readers), a friend directed me to Lisa Bonchek Adams’ blog. She is a beautiful, inspiring writer who communicates not only about the disease itself, but also about its impact on her young family. This month, more than five years after her… Continue reading I Wish… – Lisa Bonchek Adams
Friday Photos: A Whirlwind of a Week!
It’s been a whirlwind of a week, from Washington to California. From the chemo infusion center to the pumpkin patch. My head is a wee bit spinny, but as always, I’m grateful for all of the Silver Linings in my life! Sweetly Six at the pumpkin patch. Check out those fingernails. The girl was having… Continue reading Friday Photos: A Whirlwind of a Week!
Friday's Fixin's: Pumpkin Muffins
On one recent post, I was rambling (shocking!) on and on about how much I Iove any food with pumpkin in it. Seriously, I think I have a pumpkin problem because I would probably eat puppy chow if it were covered in a pumpkin puree. One of my dear readers, Bridget, sensed this and sent… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Pumpkin Muffins
What to Say (or Not to Say) #5
While I was sitting with my girlfriend yesterday as she received her first infusion of chemotherapy, we were talking about all of the things that she has heard since her f-bomb diagnosis. The one that has been the most difficult (aggravating!!!) for her to hear is any reference to her being “fine.” I remembered having the… Continue reading What to Say (or Not to Say) #5
Street Style
It sure has been a cancer-heavy week! Geesh! As I sat in the chemo lab yesterday with my dear girlfriend (who was receiving her 1st infusion), we found ourselves talking first talking about the f-bomb of her diagnosis and all that has come from it and then made our way to fashion, which has always… Continue reading Street Style
The Silver Lining Video Series: How to Be a Friend to Someone With Cancer
The second video in the series is related to how to be a friend to someone with cancer. As of a couple of months ago, I am in the yucky position of being a friend to a girlfriend with cancer….AGAIN. I’ve had two other (really good!) girlfriends go through the f-bomb cancer experience. Geesh. Even… Continue reading The Silver Lining Video Series: How to Be a Friend to Someone With Cancer
In the Midst… – Albert Camus
What to Say or (or Not to Say) #4
I know that the majority of things said to cancer patients are well intended. I really do. This is the reason that during this month dedicated to breast cancer awareness, I’m offering alternative (Silver Lining) things for people to say to/do for their friends and loved ones. So, next up in the series of What to… Continue reading What to Say or (or Not to Say) #4
Dr. Google
Upon my dear friend’s diagnosis of a very rare form of cancer my first reaction wasn’t, “Oh no!” or even an f-bomb. The first thing that I remember saying to her is, “Don’t Google.” (Well, actually, I probably dropped an f-bomb in there somewhere!) Now I am a stealth, rock star Googler. I love Google.… Continue reading Dr. Google