Breast Cancer came to many American’s awareness when Betty Ford was diagnosed as First Lady. It was 1974 and it would be the year that my mother would start…
Weekly Affirmation – Look at a situation with fresh eyes
Each week I find it helpful to use affirmations. I personally find using the same affirmation for 7 days more effective, so I will share them each Thursday with…
Cabin Fever
There are times in our lives that we experience cabin fever. You know what I mean, you are stuck home inside for many days and cannot get out because of…
Slamming Doors
If you feel the need to start slamming doors around me; please don’t. There are people that do it on a regular basis, and if you are the kind of…
Today I have a double mastectomy
Today I have a double mastectomy and I am every emotion wrapped into a mess that sits here writing. Some say this is elective, others say that I really…
For your entertainment….
Being positive helps you cope with the negativity that is thrown your way. Too often there are people around you that want to see you fail and be miserable. They…
Weekly Affirmation – Forgiveness
This weeks affirmation is as follows: As I forgive myself and the mistakes I have made; it is easier to forgive others. About Weekly Affirmations – Each week I find…
What it means to have the BRCA2 Gene Mutation
Well, actually I have have the gene mutation all my life, it has been a week since I got the results. I now have a bunch of Dr. appointments to…
Have the courage to ask for what you want
Have the courage to ask. Sounds simple until you sit down and decide what it is that you desire. Because you can’t ask for everything all at once. Just by…
Day 1 of my Journey with BRCA2 Diagnosis
Today I start Journey with BRCA2 diagnosis. George asked that I not publish my story right away… That once I start it will be out there. Right now we…