Hey all. It’s been quite awhile since I’ve written on this blog. It started as a way to connect during a hard time in our lives. And now we’ve all stepped into…
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Ever have those moments when you are so frustrated and caught up in your own frustration, over what-ever thing, big or small or somewhere in between, that causes you to not even…
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Fall. The time of year that isn’t quite here, but we are on the cusp of if. Where the air begins to feel cooler. Some nights you can wear longer pants. Where…
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This past week, our eldest is at Camp Kesem. And it’s not just any camp, it is a camp only for kids whose parents have been affected by cancer. Whether their parent(s)…
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(Just getting around to publishing this one, which was written mid-January of this year. When I’m pretty sure none of us had enough vitamin D to deal with being cooped up with…
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It’s Monday and I designed this card thinking about you all. Just a few words of encouragement to keep on kicking ass! As I’m tired and dragging my own ass, ready for…
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It’s been two years since I ended treatment and had surgery. Holy no-boobs-batman. Two freaking years. Sometimes I feel like I’ve felt every single second of those two years and other days…
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On the next sunrise, I’ll be 43! On this Birthday-eve, I am so thankful for every day here with my people and on this beautiful earth. I am thankful for every lesson…
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It is World Cancer Day. And the word “cancer” just makes us cringe or cry or not want to say it. It strikes fear in us. Makes us realize our own mortality.…
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Yesterday we woke to a brilliant surprise! One of our cards had been featured again on Buzzfeed! It spurred a bunch of orders (thank you!!) and made for a fun and busy…
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“So this year I am embracing October. Wrapping my arms around it and loving that it gives me an opportunity to reach out to all of you and encourage you to take…
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Today I was at my oncologist’s office today for my 6 month checkup and all looked good! That said, I haven’t totally exhaled yet… The reason I haven’t exhaled this time because…
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We’ve been in NC this week and loving every minute of it. From the state fair to hanging with family and celebrating birthdays. Every morning while we are there, the sun rises…
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Whew. That last post was a doozy. It took a lot out of me to write it. It made my heart hurt all over again. It made me feel panicky and angry.…
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This week has been beyond heartbreaking. One of my good friends lost her son and her dad this past weekend. There are no words, because no mom, no daughter should ever have…
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Oh my goodness y’all, this year I was asked to be an honoree at Harvesting Hope, benefiting the American Cancer Society, here in Charlottesville. I am beyond honored and really appreciate to…