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The 590 Independent Study Revisited

In digging through files a few days ago, I came across a bulging folder with all my History papers from college; a collection of gems and duds. I spent hours pouring over them bringing me back to what feels like a lifetime ago in college. It brought me back to a time when I found myself having to take … Continue reading →

730

730 days ago tomorrow, everything changed. I signed on the dotted line. Page after page of dotted lines I signed. Thinking all the while that I must have already lost my damn mind. It had to be good and gone if I was willing to give someone the opportunity and privilege to remove a piece … Continue reading →

Cast Of Characters 2010

We’re rapidly approaching Team Babes with Brains fourth year at the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation’s Race for Research and our cast of characters deserves a shout out.   While one may argue I should address the billowing bubbles coming from my washing machine instead of simply closing the door and pretending I didn’t see it; or … Continue reading →

What’s Worse?

Since our beloved piece of shit was discovered before it actually had a chance to show its nasty side with seizures and profound headaches, I suppose you could say that we hit the jackpot. The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow where you discover your fate but the sticker on the pot … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day 2010… May It Rest In Peace!

Last year was a very crappy Mother’s Day. I believe if history is to be told correctly, it should say that I actually cried.  It seems that other than Paul, no one seemed to care that I was a mother who did anything. This year was a significant improvement! Woo hoo!!!! Two dozen pink roses, breakfast, spa day and … Continue reading →

Spring

Aside from the cataclysmic pollen levels of late, the arrival of Spring has been wonderful. For whatever reason, maybe because of the endless rain this fall and our long and painfully cold winter, I’m more appreciative of the green bursting everywhere and the rebirth of my perennials, Hostas and Ferns sprouting from under the pine … Continue reading →

Through Our Lens: Easter 2010

We spent our Easter in the North Georgia Mountains hiking and picnicking in the forest as a family. Nothing but simple fun, a backpack full of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fruit, nuts, water, First Aide goodies and lots of laughs and smiles. Enjoy the photo story from our day and we hope, if you celebrated, that you had a … Continue reading →

Sharing, Unexpectedly, A Story About Day 1

I volunteer my time as a Patient and Family Advisor for Emory Healthcare as a part of their Patient and Family Centered Care initiative. Working in partnership with administrators, physicians and nurses, I participate in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of healthcare at Emory.  Simply put, it’s about including patients and their families as integral … Continue reading →

18 Butterflies

A gift from a friend, 18 handmade butterflies hang in my office above my desk. What I see when I walk into the room and what I look up to when I work and write. From the breezes that come through the window, they flutter, fly and reflect shadows around the room; they are a … Continue reading →

Adventures of a Pot of Chili

Last Sunday I entered my pot of chili in the preschool’s 1st annual Chili Cook Off. I placed third and thoroughly enjoyed my prize from the bake sale table… a sumptuous red velvet cupcake from Divine Cupcakes. YUM! Being a preschool fundraiser, it would not have been complete with out a visit from the Fire … Continue reading →

The Big Be There

Before transitioning my writing over here to Grey Matter Life, Caring Bridge  provided an outlet to share our experiences. The experience of living with a brain tumor, how our family was coping and what our new life is all about emerged in my writing and the process has been healing.   If not for Caring Bridge and the free service they provide families like ours, our experience … Continue reading →

Blue…

 Look what decided to finally make an appearance… thanks for showing up to the party.