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…
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You Won’t See Time the Same After This (Cancer and the Gift of Now)
What if the calendar you trust is a mirage? Before cancer, I planned months ahead and counted on a long runway of tomorrows. Then a life changing situation struck. The ground under my feet moved, and with it, my sense of time. This is a story about courage in the everyday and the choice of…
Read moreHow to Stay Hopeful When Chemo Feels Heavy
A pale morning glow seeps through the window, painting soft lines across the blankets—one more day, one more treatment. Chemotherapy asks so much, both of the body and soul. For those traveling this road, hope can feel as fragile as mist. Every ache, every hour spent waiting, brings reminders of what’s been lost and what’s…
Read moreThe Lens Through Which You See Life
We each carry an invisible lens through which we view the world. This lens isn’t crafted from glass, but from our beliefs, past experiences, and the stories we repeat in our minds. Every day, it shapes how we see events, people, and even ourselves. For anyone facing the unknowns of cancer—the long doctor visits, the…
Read moreGratitude in the Shadows: Realizing How Fortunate We Are to Be Alive
In the shadows, I find solaceAmidst the chaos of lifeI realize how fortunate I amTo simply be alive is to breatheTo feel the warmth of the sunTo hear the sound of birds chirping Gratitude washes over meLike a gentle wave on a sandy shoreI am thankful for the little thingsThat often goes unnoticedThe smile of…
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