Kids + 44 hours in the car = DISASTER? Not for us! Here’s how!

So if you have ever traveled with kids for a long time, you know how interesting that can get... The fighting, the whining, the "Are we there yets"... Every minute seems to pass like hours.  For me, I have always tried to battle this by buying my girls(now 4 and 6) each a bag of...

Is this REALLY safe to put on our kids?

This past weekend, Scott packed up his backpack to go ride his bicycle around San Francisco, something he does fairly often. Naturally, every time he goes, he packs an array of necessities... Water, his wallet, sunscreen, etc... Well, this time, something different happened.  He had taken an aerosol can of Coppertone Kids SPF 50 and...

Protect Those Who Protect Us…

I think we tend to be numb to things we haven't experienced ourselves or don't know someone who has experienced.  Until yesterday, I truly didn't realize just how messed up our country is.  We expect people to fight for us and protect us but, as they age... we tend to forget about them.   I...

Self Image

I have been trying to figure out how to write this post for several days. Throughout my cancer journey, I don't think I realized just how all of this would affect my self image. It's odd, I feel emotionally stronger than ever and ready to do anything and everything. I definitely grasp life... Even when...

When I Lost My Joy…

First... For those reading the title... I am fine now... Please read on and you will understand. So, I have always thought I struggled with depression. I don't tell everyone but I normally even take the smallest possible dose of Zoloft for anxiety. Well... My depression is nothing compared to what I have recently felt......

Things to NEVER say to a cancer patient

I have read several lists of things to never say to a cancer patient and while most of them, I can kind of agree with... most I find to be neither here nor there.  They say don't say things like "You look good" or "You're a hero".  Honestly, I don't get it... those are great...

Thank you ‘Look Good Feel Better’!

This is a video of my personal makeover mostly with products I received from the 'Look Good Feel Better' program class I took.  'Look Good Feel Better' is offered by the American Cancer Society and is an excellent resource for women struggling with identity during cancer treatments.

Almost done.

Well, it has been almost 4 months since my last post.  It was a post about surgery preparation.  If you don't follow my Facebook page, you have no idea what has happened so, let me give you a quick update. Everything has changed.  Every single thing. I don't look the same, I don't think the...

3 days

Today I am nervous. Today I have my pre-op. I feel like I have so many preparations to get done. Prep my hospital bag, do 2 more Valentine's for Delainey's class... Because they got 2 new students, visit with friends and family. Think about the what if.  I certainly hope everything turns out ok on...

The Heartbreaking Cost of Healthcare

This morning, I am left thinking again how fortunate I am... Yesterday, I got a message from a friend who has found a lump but doesn't have insurance and can't afford to see a doctor to have it checked.  She is also healthy and close to my age so while the chances are small, I...