I’m not going to lie. I’m feeling a teensy bit doomed. Why? Well, because my family history is suddenly very close to me. My maternal great-grandmother died of cancer. My maternal grandmother died of…wait for it…cancer. My mother died of cancer. Guess who’s next in line? Not that I believe that I’m screwed solely based upon [...]
Archive for August, 2011
Healthy Steps
Posted in A Day In The Life, Goals on August 28, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Why I Still Believe
Posted in A Day In The Life, Opinions, tagged cancer, death, faith, mom on August 22, 2011 | 15 Comments »
Last week, I had several new experiences that I can honestly say I never wanted to have. On Monday, I sat with my mother as her breathing slowed to nearly nothing. I sat with her for hours, talking to her while her body shut down. She responded by blinking and movements though, so I know [...]
The Thunder Rolls
Posted in A Day In The Life on August 14, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Today, the cerulean skies gave way to charcoal clouds and thunder rolled angrily through the hills. The parched land took in hardy gulps of fresh rain water as gallon after gallon fell from the heavens and splashed onto sun-scorched ground. I watched from the window of a friend’s house as the streets became small-scale rivers. [...]
We Don’t Talk Much Anymore
Posted in A Day In The Life, tagged cancer, death, loss on August 10, 2011 | 6 Comments »
Yesterday, I had a mini-breakdown as tensions hit an all-time high and I couldn’t force myself to be positive any longer. A headache hit me that sent throbbing pulses through my neck, shoulders, and back – each sensation a painful reminder of the major stresses in my life: adjusting to a new baby, keeping my [...]
Back to Basics
Posted in A Day In The Life on August 5, 2011 | 9 Comments »
When I first started this blog, I did it because I wanted a place to keep memories and share ideas. I did it for me because I needed an outlet of my own to help me release some of the stress that comes with, well, living. Somewhere along the way though, I got it in [...]
