It would be fair to say that 16 years ago when I left Lafayette College and transferred to Purdue University that I ever expected to re-connect on the level I have in recent years, months and weeks with former friends and sorority sisters. Regardless of the reasons and circumstances surrounding how so many of us have … Continue reading
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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
Summing It Up
They came, we conquered and I’m exhausted beyond words. So tired, in fact, that I haven’t even been able to motivate to write this as I’ve been admiring my swollen ankles and actually taking naps! That’s tired folks. I’ve actually embraced the state of being lazy and damn it is a beautiful place! 12 days and counting… then no more … Continue reading
Support Brains and Babes!
The 12th Annual Race for Research is a mere 22 days away! Can’t be with us? Love to run or walk? Want to support a great cause and make a difference? Buy our team shirt, wear it and run or walk on July 23rd in support of Team Babes with Brains, brain tumor research and my journey … Continue reading
Today Is For Me
I’m exhausted today. I’ve done it to myself and have no one else to blame. I created for myself a day full of enough activity, nesting, cleaning, projects and anything I can think of on purpose. It’s an introspective day for me and one I’ve been able to completely spend alone thanks to the boys … Continue reading
Beautiful Coincidence
We scheduled our daughters delivery, via C-section, weeks ago. The date worked well with our summer schedules and it was also the date my OB was available. Aside from that, it’s simply been a date on our calendars and a date we are all excitedly counting down to. Through the course of conversation via email, … Continue reading
Hop Hop
A few hours spent in the driveway this morning dying eggs and we’re about a hop, skip and a jump away from celebrating Easter. Interested in knowing how we got these eggs looking so crazy good-looking? Drizzle some rubber cement over the egg, let dry and then dye. Rub off rubber cement and then leave … Continue reading
Transparency
In the midst of living comfortably in our ‘normal’ and willingly sharing the emotions of our journey along the way, I still get caught off guard and it’s not always a bad thing. While I don’t share all that I write and I don’t share all that is our life and my every single feeling … Continue reading
If You Don’t Have Anything Nice To Say, Don’t Say Anything At All
It has taken some time to digest what has happened this past week. To say we are disgusted, horrified and shocked would be an understatement. Yet, in contrast we also find our spirits lifted by the countless messages of support, encouragement, shared disgust and pleas to pick our heads up and keep them high. We … Continue reading
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
Plain and Simple
I’ve been a slacker lately and taken a bit of a mental break from writing. I’ve been listening to your recent grumbling about my silence and I’m sorry for the break. Trust me, there’s plenty coming down the pike, but to be honest, I’ve enjoyed the mental break and distance from my computer. We enjoyed an outstanding Christmas and … 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
Breaking Down The Holiday
Our kitchen was full of conversation, our yard full of playing children, our tables and bellies full of food, much laughter was enjoyed and our hearts full of gratitude as we celebrated with friends and family by our side Thursday. It was a great time and so wonderful to reconnect with an old friend and … Continue reading
GREY MATTER LIFE 