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Unexpected Monday Discoveries

In the midst of an unrelated online search this morning, I came upon myself. How ’bout them apples!   Funny thing is that I didn’t even know the piece was out there. I’ve done a few interviews and a photo shoot over the past 9 months relating to my diagnosis, our journey with my brain tumor … Continue reading →

Summing Up A Year

2010 has been a year of tumultuous change for our family and yet, in the end, it’s been a year filled with immeasurable rewards.   We’ve carved out one hell of a road this year and I’d do it again. While we’ve followed the path least traveled, in the end, we’re closing 2010 with a stronger … Continue reading →

Observant Eyes

  This morning, walking Cooper downstairs for breakfast, he looks at me concerned and says…  Mommy, do you still have a headache? Since we both have colds and have been a tad miserable off and on for the past few days, I assumed he was referring to our colds.  No buddy. I feel fine this morning, just … Continue reading →

Twelve

It was going to be awkward having to tell all of you who’ve been praying, thinking of us, crossing fingers, sending well wishes and good vibes that you didn’t put enough effort into it all. Good thing I don’t have to have THAT conversation with you. Now that would’ve been awkward. We’re boasting a 12-0 … Continue reading →

Ugh

  I’m dreading my MRI tomorrow.  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this process is like playing Russian Roulette with a loaded gun. I’ve managed to survive 11 empty chambers and now I’ll wait tomorrow to see if the 12th chamber will serve up a blank or a bullet. Thank God for sedation and the lingering after effects … Continue reading →

Game Face

Wouldn’t you know that these dudes would entertain, provide drama of all kinds and successfully distract their mom from anything related to her MRI and brain tumor. When you’re refereeing, busting up fights, laughing until your gut’s going to bust and focusing on avoiding injuries and the ER; there’s no time to think about MRI’s.      

Reservations

The Magical Magnetic Adventure, no. 12 has been booked. Definitely not a trip to Disney, but with an IV cocktail for claustrophobia it’s certainly a trip somewhere. 1pm on 11.11.10, the tour begins. As a bonus, the tour, free of charge, includes a blow-by-blow blog post of any misadventures once I sober up. For your reading entertainment, previous magical … Continue reading →

Vanished

I went to vote this morning. Did you? Dragging and tired, rocking a headache from the cold front and approaching rain, all I wanted to do was get in and get out. My goal of being in and out in no time so I could grab a quick nap was such a silly idea. Really, … Continue reading →

The Dialogue

Some moments just stick with you. A moment not out of the ordinary in my realm, but it’s provided some reflection on where life and this piece of shit brain tumor has brought us. At a Patient Family Advisor Council meeting last week at Emory we were progressing through introductions when a profound dialogue occurred. There … Continue reading →

An Unexpected Whirlwind

I never saw this coming yesterday, but appreciate it nevertheless.   Freshly Pressed on the Word Press front page.  Wow!    What began yesterday as a plan to begin my 30 Day Gratitude Challenge resulted in a post to share it on a whim. Certainly, that decision to share resulted in a huge response to say the … Continue reading →

The Coconut Milk Broke Me

Some moments are best had alone.  Tonight the coconut milk broke me. My day started at 5:45am and never stopped… There were the homemade pancakes, scrambled eggs and bacon; making and packing lunches; trips to and from schools; three grocery store runs to three different stores (not worth explaining); laundry x a million that I swear produces like … Continue reading →

Your Voice Has Potential, Share It Wisely

In the past year, two people I had known for decades and a third, the brother of a dear friend, committed suicide. The immensity of the loss shared by these three families and all those who loved them can never be measured. Immeasurable will also be the questions that remain unanswered as is the pain … Continue reading →