Time Stands Still
I have been really doing well in my recovery from my recent bowel obstruction and hospitalization.
Good Food and Exercise
After spending more than a week in the hospital with a bowel obstruction, I am home recovering and feeling stronger every day.
Recovery
I have been home from the hospital for 5 days. It seems like a slow process but if memory serves me right, every day is a bit better.
Putting Life into Perspective
Spending 8 days in the hospital with an obstruction of the bowel definitely put life into perspective.
Another Experience
About 10 days ago, I was reminded how it feels to continue to “walk the mile” in the shoes of someone who is extremely ill.
An Inspiration to Others
I met another volunteer at the CHOP Volunteer conference a few weeks ago and was yet again moved by his story. This gentlemen was asked to speak on behalf of the volunteers and share his story. He had sold his business and decided that he needed to do something worthy with his extra time, and […]
Survival and Triumph- Inspiration to Others
I met an amazing young man at the CHOP Volunteer Summit the other day. He was around 22 years old and was one of the speakers at this event and shared with us that he was born with sickle cell. As an infant, he appeared to be normal for the first few weeks of life, […]
Being There for Others
I spoke a few days ago about my friend who just had surgery to remove one of her breasts. It had been a week since surgery and I felt I needed to hear her voice. Knowing she had been blindsided with a quick mammogram and then removal all within a month, I know she needed […]
Basking in the Sunshine: Why Taking some time for YOU is important!
When things are too difficult for you to think anymore, when your lack of time is overwhelming you, and when you feel you are ready to break, it’s time to take some down time! You could take a trip for a day or even for a few hours. Better yet, you can take a moment […]
Spreading the Magic
I love the idea that I will be involved in helping and gifting my books to 150 families with a serious ill child at an upcoming event benefitting Spread the Magic, Chad Juro’s Foundation. The mission of Spread the Magic is to spread hope and inspiration to children battling cancer through the power of magic. […]
