CNN Giliberto , posted with vodpod Update: Below is the link that includes the blog entry on CNN.com http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/16/human-factor-brain-tumor-makes-today-more-meaningful/
I live in fear that someone will spill the beans to my boys and tell them I have a brain tumor, say that cancer or that I am sick. Paul and I decided not to not tell the boys anything when I had my surgery. Other than to say mommy was going on a trip … Continue reading
Our annual Christmas tree hunt was a success today. Marching with the family, saw in hand, through fields of trees on the tree farm; we stopped and admired this tree. Burned and bare from a lightning strike, its beauty offered a stunning contrast to the lush green rows of trees.
Searching the Poinsettia display for the perfect enormous set at Costco yesterday, a man next to me was looking at a box of sanitizing wands trying to figure out how much they were. Taking a break from intensely evaluating each Poinsettia trying to find two perfect plants, I looked around with him and helped him find … Continue reading
Thoughtful people. Really, they are simply splendid. I know I write a lot about stupid people, my headaches, things that make me laugh, cry and my chaos; but what I don’t write enough about are thoughtful people. The list is long and made up of friends, acquaintances, family, readers and nameless strangers. But in the end, regardless … Continue reading
I think it’s impossible as a mother to be diagnosed with anything life threatening and not immediately look at your husband and feel like you need to train him. Train him in all the things you do everyday, all the things you think about, all the things you would potentially do that he should do; … Continue reading
On top of feeling like complete crap for a while with headaches, dizziness and stress, we’ve managed to have an interesting week since Halloween last Saturday. I’ve gone from consuming copious amounts of Halloween candy and feeling like I may need a 12 step program to stop, to caring for Cooper with the stomach flu, Tucker with … Continue reading
These Moo Mini cards simply rock. I just came across them online and had to have them! So I got ’em! While I would love to be the only girl on the block who has these, sharing cool finds is more fun! You can upload up to 100 of your own images to create your own designs, choose from … Continue reading
You know there is a cure for cancer, right? There is a Doctor in Europe that has a cure, but your Doctor, Insurance Company and our Government don’t want you to know about it. People are cured all the time. You should check it out. Ignorance can be cured. Stupid is forever.
I know someone who had a brain tumor. He died, but I just know you’ll do better and be fine. Hum, does that load of shit come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee?
Question:What has two eyes, one and three quarter arms and only lived 6 days? Cooper’s Glasses!
We said goodbye to Sophie today. As Toby and Tank wander the house looking for her, seeming to sense that she is gone, we are simply sad. Sophie, our blind, frail and slightly incontinent 12 yr old Pug, had a seizure this morning and had to be put to sleep. It was ugly and Paul and I are grateful that the … Continue reading
The rain is ruining my life; it gives me headaches and makes me feel like crap. Since the surgery, any rainy day has brought a headache, but they’ve been a day here a day there and it’s all been manageable and easily tolerated. We’re pushing over a month of more rain than sun and … Continue reading
As a follow up to The Adventures of a Pot of Chili, here is my recipe! It is a recipe from my head and not a cookbook, so the ingredient portions below are close approximations. Firehouse Chili 4.75 lbs 85% Lean ground beef 3.25 lbs Hot Italian Sausage – casings removed 4 Medium size Yellow … Continue reading
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