I didn’t expect this extra line to be drawn in the sand of my life but here we are. The line separates my birthdays from 2022 and earlier as BCE, my “Before Cancer Era,” from those in 2023 and on, what I call AD, “After Diagnosis.” In this personal timeline, it is now 2AD. Birthdays…
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It’s update time
Some updates are just easier to share than others and the really good ones are the easiest of all. I mean, don’t we all love to share great news? It has taken me a while to get my head wrapped around how to process this latest news. It’s not that bad, really. I was just hoping for a…
Rosie
Anyone who has traveled anywhere with me knows I am seriously directionally challenged. Give me a map and I can find anything. Without a map, I can get lost walking to the corner. I always keep my car’s gas tank full, you know, just in case I get lost going to the nearest grocery store (which…
Memories
(This video was made on November 9, 2023, shortly after my most recent diagnosis. The post that follows was written on December 22, 2023) Memories are tricky things. One memory might bring smiles and joy while another takes our breath away with heartbreaking sorrow. Facebook prompts my memories of years past by showing me what I shared on…
Cancer: One Year Later
Today is August 23, 2023. It was one year ago today that the first suspicious spots under my tongue were noticed (read more about that here.) which turned out to be cancer. Over the past few weeks, I have given a lot of thought to what I’ve been feeling as **this** day approached. It seems…
Video Update (cancer) April 1, 2023
It really is wonderful to have good news to share. Rejoice with me!
Video Update (Cancer) February 1, 2023
This goes along with what I posted a few days ago, but since I have had several friends inquire about how I am speaking these days, I thought this might be the easiest way to let everyone know. 🙂
Good News!
It’s been a long wait, but I finally have some good news to share. I’m happy to report that all margins are clear from the December 22 surgery, everything is looking good, and I’m healing as expected. No radiation or chemo is needed at this time. The follow-up appointments for monitoring begin in March. Giving…
Video Update January 1, 2023
All of the posts that deal with this tongue cancer journey are found here. I would be honored if you share these messages with others who might find them helpful. I highly value your continuing prayers. This story is not yet complete.
Advent
I did not know about Advent growing up, but as an adult, it is a season I have come to embrace. Among many Christian people, Advent is generally recognized as the four weeks leading up to Christmas. It is a time of anticipation, of preparation, of reflection. Some of the traditions associated with Advent, such…
The Good and Not So Good
For a person who gets motion sickness, this rollercoaster life isn’t easy, but here we are. I took a few days to pause and direct my focus to the act of intentional thankfulness, but now the time has come for me to share the rest of the news from last week. As is attributed to…
Thanksgiving 2022
Give thanks. I went through Thanksgiving of 2021 much like every other previous Thanksgiving in my life. Days of cleaning the house, cooking, and setting up extra tables as needed, all with lots of planning and eager anticipation leading to a special day. Some years had a house filled with people, other years were quieter….
Gail Masinda (History Heights & Maestro Heights) 