My Addictions
I am addicted to being happy. I am a positive person by nature and feel that happiness is much easier to carry around than anger. It takes way too much energy to be angry and will age you much quicker than keeping positive and happy. Working hard to help others and sharing my story through […]
A Holiday Memory
I spent so much time in and out of the hospital in my life it is amazing how very comfortable I am visiting people and when I am a patient I am usually very at ease with all that is going on around me. I know when and what to ask and question everything necessary […]
A Terrible Experience
Recently, a friend’s daughter was rushed to the hospital and ended up on life support with a blood infection. I felt so terrible for her and began to cry every time I thought of even texting her to send my prayers. I decided she did not need me there since there were plenty of family […]
Favorite Summer Memory
This past summer was a tough one. It was hard to find a single memory that was on the positive side since we had so much going on this summer health wise- my husband was unable to care for himself most of the summer with a back issue and could hardly move, I got diagnosed […]
Thyroid Cancer
Back as many months ago as I can remember, I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer. I began preparing for surgery and going through the motions like all of you. Did it bring back old memories? Yes! Did it make me a little sick to my stomach to have to go through surgery again? Yes! Did […]
An Important Lesson
What is the most important lesson one learns from a family member? Could everyone be able to answer this question? I think I can. Growing up my parents were not terribly strict. They were strict enough but never over the top. I did a lot of the normal things kids do when they are growing […]
One Day Left on Earth
I was recently asked if I had one day left on earth, what would I do? What a question that is! It really got me thinking and wondering if that was the real case what would I really do or want? First, I would gather my immediate family and tell them how much I truly […]
Teachers
Thinking back over the years, I have had some wonderful teachers. I really loved all my teachers but I can say since I was so ill in elementary school, they were some of my favorites. Remembering all the correct names is something I cannot do and do not want to name the wrong ones but I […]
Dear Younger Self
Dear Younger Self, Just wanted to drop you a note and let you know that I promise no matter what you think, things will get better. Even though you are terribly ill, in and out of the hospital, and in terrible pain all the time, I can assure you that your life will get so […]
Ten Things I Learned From Being Ill
This was very interesting to me when I finally sat down to think about it. 1.) I thought I was the only one so ill. 2.) I was shocked to find out that in fact, I was not the only one. 3.) It was important to me to get well. 4.) My parents were amazing […]