Over the past year or so, I have slowly been updating everyone on the slowdown of the foundation. I also want to remind you that my books are still available for purchase, with all profits continuing to go to CHOP, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, helping make hospital stays a little more comfortable for children and their families.
I encourage you to reach out to me directly or visit Blurb, Amazon, or my website to purchase a copy. My newest story, *Everything’s Still Okay*, is especially meaningful and very timely. Every purchase is not only a donation, but also makes a wonderful gift. Offering inspiration is what I do, so please give my books a try.
I have been thinking a lot about continuing to share my journey, and I want you all to know that I have continued journaling for quite some time now. I hope to share more of my newest stories over time. Until then, please know that I have experienced many ups and downs with my health and continue working through the challenges I face in order to live a full and healthy life.
I am now preparing to go into the hospital for yet another surgery. Most of my closest friends and family know this has been scheduled for a while, and now the time has finally come. The surgeries I underwent as a young child and teenager are now in need of repair. Still, I feel incredibly blessed to have been able to live such a normal and fulfilling life because of everything that was done to help me manage and move forward.
Through it all, I have raised children, worked hard, traveled, and continued to keep my chin up and encourage others to do the same. It has been a long road, but I am grateful for all I have experienced and continue to experience. This surgery is major and certainly a setback, but it is something I need to address now before I get older and recovery becomes even more difficult.
Although the road has been long and continues on, some of the bumps along the way have been especially difficult. I truly thank all of you for your kindness, love, and support over the years. I am asking for that support now more than ever. Recovery will take time, but I am hopeful that because I am generally healthy, I will bounce back and continue embracing all of life’s gifts, journaling, and of course spending time enjoying all of our grandchildren. I then hopefully will one day share even more of my story.
Sending warm hugs and strength to all of you, and asking for good thoughts and prayers as I begin this next chapter. I continue to believe that someday we will all come together as one and celebrate peace on Earth.
With much love…