WE ARE SO MACHO
I guess I have this one lesson to impart—it ain’t over til it’s over. Meaning that just because someone finishes chemo doesn’t mean all is fine and dandy–see every 4 months I have to go for a check up. Most … Read More
I guess I have this one lesson to impart—it ain’t over til it’s over. Meaning that just because someone finishes chemo doesn’t mean all is fine and dandy–see every 4 months I have to go for a check up. Most … Read More
So I’ve been cleaning and writing like a fiend. I have also been working on the story of our trip to Ireland. It’s not done. What is going on right now is a certain amount of angst and I find … Read More
Oh boy this could be a much longer post than I thought…maybe I’ll do it in two. Unfortunately I hear that friends of mine are getting cancer at an alarming rate. Statistics take time to catch up so it will … Read More
So everything was fine last week. Still I hate the fear that shoots through me like a knife whenever I hear the words, “we need to take a closer look.” So for me, taking a trip out of the country is … Read More
We have been dreaming of Ireland for years. My husband’s family and my family are from there and we have wanted to go for a long time. Finally this summer we are. I have made plans, still have a few … Read More
Angelina’s decision. So much vitriol among the whole wheaty crowd. That surprised me. Face it it’s healthier to take them off than face surgeries, chemo and radiation! Now, the decision to face what is huge surgery and voluntarily disfigurement is … Read More
Here’s what a survivor looks like!Walking towards the beginning, from left to right–My youngest, her friend, Joy’s daughter, my friend Joy(from prenatal yoga 16 years ago), my mom, My friend Elaine whom I met in the parking lot at preschool … Read More
These days life is life–it is no longer about surgeries and recoveries and treatments and tests. Alleluia! Good thing I named this blog My Story RIGHT NOW!!!It was the point of naming it that–because my life would go on and … Read More
Tomorrow is my fourth Revlon runwalk–four years I have made this early morning dash downtown. Four years my family –mom, the girls and I have walked around USC and raised money for the cause. Each year it means something spectacular … Read More
Often I wonder why things happen. Is there a reason for everything? Is there a place for everything? I mean, after three and a half years I can’t ask Why me. I never did and I won’t start now. But … Read More