
The Desert Road
I hardly know where to start - because I don’t want this to be my story...but it is. I have recently learned that the unwelcome guest of cancer has shoved it’s way into my life and has no intention of leaving. I was recently diagnosed with metastatic cancer. The...
Shutting the Gate
In 61 years of living, if I could choose one entire year to live over again...2019 would NOT be it. Whew. That year was a doozy. It was hard. I’ve seen many people assigning a word to 2019 and a word they have in mind as they enter 2020. For me - 2019 was not one...
A Bad Report
Yesterday was a hard day for me. It wasn’t anything in particular and there were some beautiful parts about the day...but all day long I felt like crying for no particular reason. I think it was a combination of things...I was tired from being up late the night...
The Green Outfit Story
I love this story. It’s story from long ago and it still makes laugh out loud as I think about it today. Back when we were in our early thirties my husband made the decision to venture out and start a new business. It was kind of crazy move at the time...but we were...
Waiting
I have never been a particularly patient person and I am VERY bad at waiting. When I was a young woman I knew my husband was going to pop the engagement ring soon and it wasn’t soon enough for me so I finally asked him, “So what’s your plan?” His plan was a very...
Hanging in the Balance
I’ve had quite a week this past week and my life is literally hanging in the balance, yet I am feeling peace and a renewed hope. Let me back up a minute and give you an update. I had previously talked about the expectation of feeling like I was at the top of the...
Answering Anxiety
Yesterday my husband and I grilled steaks for dinner and ate outside on a wonderful California-like day in Minnesota. After that, we made a bonfire, read books, played music and talked until long after dark. Yesterday I was free of all worry and anxiety. This...
Drinking the Cup of Cancer
Last week I was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Breast cancer. It is a cup I prayed I would not have to drink. But my prayer was not answered the way I wanted it to be. I do not yet know what my journey is going to look like. What I DO know is that I have a 9...
When The Holidays Hurt
I love the holidays. I love the noise and the commotion of having our kids and their kids in the house. I love the anticipation, the twinkle lights, and the music. I love the memories surrounding the season. I love sharing a big family meal around the table...