“Piece of shit is not there.” For those who may not follow or need a translation, this means that my MRI today was clean. It also means that my medical team shares and appreicates my sense of humor which is as equally wonderful as the six words above. Onward we go back into our life in-between and we thank you for all your support! … Continue reading
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A Long Walk
I took a few hours today and went for a long, long, long walk. With Harper bundled in her stroller, music playing in my ears and a longing to get out and get away, the two of us fled the grind of the suburban landscape. Friday can’t come soon enough. The weight of the count … Continue reading
The Life In-Between
Since the CNN piece aired, I’ve been asked to explain how I found the courage and strength to face all this. How do you explain something that you’re not even sure your successfully accomplishing? What I feel and believe is that I am working with the cards I was dealt and I’m moving forward. I take life one day at … Continue reading
2011 Gratitude Project: 30 Days of Purpose
Thanksgiving is in 30 days. How that’s even possible is another subject matter entirely. In keeping with the tradition we began last year, tonight marked day one of thirty we’ll spend reflecting on what we’re grateful for leading up to Thanksgiving. Our tree of thanks, thanks Pottery Barn, is hung back up and leaf number … Continue reading
Repurposing The Past
Three years ago when I had surgery, I spent a few hundred dollars on a collection of beautiful silk scarves to wear. I’m sure some would’ve had courage to go without a scarf with a 4×6 inch section of hair shorn off, and I’d venture to say most would’ve had more self-confidence that I did too. However, for me it … Continue reading
Hope Springs Forth
Today is a very exciting day. A day I’ve been watching on the horizon as it slowly made its way closer. As a patient, it’s a day I’ve eagerly awaited to arrive for what it represents and a moment I’ve been eager to see happen for selfish reasons. Reasons I hope never come to fruition, yet are a part of our reality, … Continue reading
Questions And Answers
I’m surprised it took this long, yet considering how contemplative he is, I suppose I shouldn’t be. Paul and I watched the shorter TV CNN segment with Tucker a few times the weekend it aired multiple times. Each time, we watched him with eagle eyes for any appearance of concern, worry or confusion as our … Continue reading
We Say Thank You
It’s been quite a week and I’m physically, mentally and emotionally drained. Between the anticipation of the segment airing on Tuesday AM to the highs and lows of the commentary that followed, Paul and I wanted to reach out and say thank you. We sincerely appreciate the support we have received. We knew when CNN approached … Continue reading
CNN Human Factor Blog Post
Below is the blog post I wrote for the CNN Human Factor piece that aired this morning. You can find it here as well. ******** June 20, 2007 we began living a new life. In a brief moment, the world stopped spinning and a resounding smack signaled the closure of the life we knew. Nothing … Continue reading
Here We Go! CNN Video Link
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/
Our CNN Debut
The CNN piece is a wrap. Baby Harper joined our ranks a mere 36 hours after filming and the last words from my interview with Sanjay were uttered. Photos have been taken, my blog has been written and submitted to the editors and the producers have pieced it all together. Now we count down the minutes. It’s … Continue reading
Emerging From The Fog With Wings
We’re one week into our new life as a family of five, and thus far, from what I can remember of our week, it’s not been too bad. Aside from one day we’ll just file away as an epic fail, we’re plugging along and grabbing sleep when we can. Clearly, Harper splurges on sleep more … Continue reading
The Interview
Is a wrap! I can officially put my feet up, relax and count the remaining days until we welcome ‘lil miss on Aug. 8th. 11 days to be exact… What? You think I’m counting or something? CNN will be back visiting us in the Hospital on delivery day to get some images to wrap the story, but … Continue reading
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