What I am Doing Now
I am busy with both of my books lately and answering many many emails and requests for books to be donated to organizations. I spend a lot of time on both Facebook and Twitter, as well as exploring other sites as well. Keeping up with everything has proven quite challenging but rewarding. I am making […]
A Holiday Gift Idea
Have you had a chance to check out my comic book yet? It is my same story but with a visual component that allows the reader to actually see my words come to life on the page. It is a message of hope and survival and is meant to lift the spirits of others who […]
A Wonderful Donation
As many of you know, my closest friend Nancy recently lost her battle to brain cancer. Her husband Glen suggested in her obituary that in lieu of flowers, donations could be made to The Alesia Shute Foundation. This gesture truly touched my heart since Nancy has been my right hand and my sounding board for […]
Cloudy Days
Whenever the clouds come out it gives me a reason to think about how nice the sunshine is.
Helping the Unfortunate
The other day, a close friend and I went to our friend Nancy’s home to go through all of her clothing.
Breast Cancer Walk
For the past few years I have done a few walks benefitting Breast Cancer in October but the one that holds a special place in my heart is the walk at Cooper River Park in New Jersey.
Remembering
When I was a child I had some not so very happy experiences related to my illness.
Life is Funny
I have lost two wonderful people in life in the past week and have gone through a normal kind of grieving. Sadness and happy memories and even a feeling of anger at times that they have left us.
Dance in the Rain
I am honored to accept the invitation of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to be the keynote speaker at the Pediatric Stroke Conference on November 6, 2011. As you are already probably aware, I have a commitment to CHOP and feel it is my mission to give back as much as I can, since that […]
Missing My Friend
Nancy was a very special friend to me. She was the bright light every day when we met to walk on the treadmill, and the continuous smile throughout our day. She was like a right arm to me with my foundation, and sometimes even my left one as well. She was my sounding board for […]
