Finding Beauty in the Broken Things: A Journey of Healing

(Originally written August 2, 2025) I went to the beach this morning to reflect on my 12th cancer-free anniversary and my ongoing healing journey. It was a beautiful day—barely a cloud in the sky, a perfect breeze, and clear, calm water. The perfect opportunity for healing: lots of vitamin D, fresh air, grounding, negative ions, … Continue reading Finding Beauty in the Broken Things: A Journey of Healing

My Journey Back to Good Continues

I started this blog in 2013 while going through breast cancer. It was a short-lived journal to document my “Journey back to good.” Ten years later, I’ve felt the tug to write again. I’m beyond grateful to have made it this far and still be cancer-free.  I’ve spent the last ten years trying to figure … Continue reading My Journey Back to Good Continues

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is well known for being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In years past I have always posted the pink ribbons in support for those fighting it. This year, it had a whole different meaning to me. I was the person people were wearing pink for! Personally I think more emphasis should be put on getting … Continue reading Breast Cancer Awareness Month

My angels, my heroes and my friends

It's been almost exactly 5 months since my mammogram and ultrasound that discovered my tumor and a little over 3 months since my surgery. SO much has happened I could not possibly catch up on all the details, but there are some very important aspects of this journey that I could not and would not … Continue reading My angels, my heroes and my friends

Home Sweet Home – The first stop on my journey to recovery.

July 31, 2013 - It was nice to be home and be all done with the hospital. Although I was sore, I just couldn't sit still. I moved slowly, but I had to get up and move around. My brother told me I was a "Bad patient" because I tried to do too many things … Continue reading Home Sweet Home – The first stop on my journey to recovery.