It has been one year since my hysterectomy, and I am gearing up for yet another surgery. Because of my high risk for breast and ovarian cancer, my doctors advised me to have a double mastectomy as well. Originally I scheduled the mastectomy three months after my hysterectomy. However, with the blood loss, I had […]
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Most recently I had someone tell me they didn’t want to be my friend… WOW. As a 40 something year old, I was insulted and quite taken back. Never in all my life have I ever been accused of being a “stalker” for the opposite sex, never mind someone of the same sex. Lol. What […]
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Nobody told me, that without breasts I would be more confident than ever before.Nobody told me, that without breasts I would still fell sexy and still feel like a real woman.Nobody told me, that without breasts I would find a deeper meaning in life.Nobody told me, that without breasts my husband would love me more […]
Read MoreMel, There’s a lot of people on your side, praying and sending only positive thoughts your way… Lots of love Thursday xxoo HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? (written by kids)
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Although it may not happen often enough, “Good people” do cross our paths. That’s right, genuine, honest, FRIENDLY, good hearted, HAPPY, down to earth people with no ulterior motive but to be a part of your life, share and inspire you. There are those who will judge the value of their life and success by the number of Facebook […]
Read MoreMy heart goes out to the many people affected yesterday by the Newtown, CT tragedy. The families and friends of the adults and children that we will never hear them speak again, the families and children left to heal, AND the Lanza family that will, no doubt, face unfair scrutiny and criticism. My deepest prayers […]
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As if it were yesterday, I lay in the hospital bed waiting for my hysterectomy, feeling a wide range of different emotions. I was relieved that I was finally having my surgery. After all, I went through hell just to get to this point. On the other hand, I was still torn and feeling sad […]
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Days leading up to my hysterectomy quickly approached. Blood work – check. Babysitting logistics – check. Hospital bag packed – check. Clean house (yes, I am one of those) – check, check. Several family and friends called to wish me well, but it was during my aunt and uncle’s visit that things went sideways. My […]
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When my mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, I was eighteen and didn’t know the extent of her diagnosis. I remember coming home one night and she was drinking her glass of wine, watching Nightline (this was her nightly ritual after my father and siblings went to bed). That evening, she invited me to sit […]
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