The the more I slipped into depression the more my walls went up. I stayed to myself more and more. Lost my confidence, lost friends that didn't understand my self presevation, lost motivation for life in general. I thought I was protecting myself, but came to realize the barricaides were only making things worse. I … Continue reading Walls
Do we live the life our mind tells us we want, or do we nourish what our heart and soul needs? My mind wants so many things, but my body doesn't always want to cooperate. Then there is also the financial issues of living with metastatic cancer. I am so grateful for the life I … Continue reading Quieting the noise
Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, remember just how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, The battles you have won, and the fears you have overcome. -unknown
I'm working on writing my story, but until then I found things in my old journals I'll share. This one is dark. When dealing with cancer you have dark days and dark thoughts no matter how positive you try to keep your thoughts. That's ok. Cancer is a dark and ugly disease. Some will try … Continue reading My Poem
Having to fight cancer much of my life, my body is breaking down and I am tired all the time. After talking with a few friends this morning about being motivated to eat better and watch our weight, I decided it was time to actually get motivated. I know eating healthier and exercise will help … Continue reading Tired of being tired.
Being creative is an escape from reality for me. I sit in my home office and feel as if I am in a different world. I love to make images in Photoshop, create jewelry, whip up homemade teas or skin care products, and am trying to get back into sewing. All that is going on in our … Continue reading Creativity
Surviving Life 