“You have to be ready for battle!” When I was first diagnosed with cancer we waited to hear if it was Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. I read that Hodgkin's had a higher survival rate. That was the one I wanted to have and that is exactly what it turned out to be. After my second... Continue Reading →
Never underestimate the power of the mind. It is truly incredible. Athletes use visualization in sports. They visualize the ball going in the hoop, jumping over hurdles, or performing a complicated move for gymnastics. This is a huge tool and one that, I believe, is under utilized by most. My first experience with the power... Continue Reading →
"Did you notice this lump when I walked in?" All the blood had drained from my face as I interrogated my family about what they noticed about me when I walked in the door. My Uncle David and Aunt Julie hadn't notice anything. "Maybe it's a spider bite?" someone suggested. I turned and went back... Continue Reading →
The one thing I wanted when I was sick, besides to survive, was to meet survivors. I wanted to know that there were others out there who had been to hell and back and they were living normal lives. This cancer thing was just a speed bump in their life. That's what I had been... Continue Reading →
The Survivor's Gift 