For some reason, I never expected to learn something new after having bone marrow cancer for six years – but I did. Most of the “enormous” challenges I experienced did not last anywhere near as long as I thought they would. We usually don’t expect to hear something like that when we’re in the midst…
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Hope Is Something You Do — Not Something That Happens To You
Something may sound unusual to you. Hope is not something that occurs to you; it’s something you make happen. I know that if you’re in the midst of it – if you’ve been consumed by anxiety that literally sits in your chest, or if depression has painted every color in the world a dull gray…
Read moreThis Mental Shift Changes Everything (A Gentle Practice for Tough Days)
Close your eyes for a second. Picture your mind as a garden. I know it can sound like a poster in a waiting room, but stay with me. Every thought is a seed. Some seeds grow into bright color and calm. Others grow into sharp edges and noise. In hard seasons, like cancer treatment or…
Read moreThanksgiving, Courage, and Quiet Joy: Finding Meaning When Cancer Changes the Day
What does Thanksgiving mean when life is heavy? As the national holiday in the United States centered on giving thanks, it is called Thanksgiving, Bravery, and Quiet Joy: Finding Meaning on a Day When Cancer Changes Things What does Thanksgiving mean when life is heavy? If you are undergoing treatment, in remission, or waiting for…
Read moreOne Gentle Step at a Time: Small Advances in Cancer Treatment That Truly Count
What if the best measure of progress is as simple as getting out of bed without stopping to gather yourself first? During cancer treatment, the pressure to hit big milestones can feel heavy. The truth is quieter. Some of the most meaningful wins fit inside a single morning. This post is a companion for that…
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