This post is sponsored by Aflac. I was compensated for writing it, but all opinions are 100-percent mine. There it was. The familiarity of it hit hard. The curves in the letters. The penmanship was beautiful - like always. I'd needed to see it today, though it … [Read more...]
Sixty Miles for Mom #The3Day
I titled this post "Sixty Miles for Mom". I lied. It's hard to admit. It's hard to write it down. To say it out loud. To inform strangers. To tell friends. And yes, to share with family. When I read "Sixty Miles for Mom", something deep down in me knows it's not … [Read more...]
A Smile Because of Cancer……
When I think back just a few short years ago, the tears come. A lot of bad memories. So much pain. BUT there are a few things that make me smile. Things that happened before mom passed away. One thing in particular that happened "because of" chemo......"because of" breast … [Read more...]
Yes, I’m Offended……….
"Big or Small, Let's Save Them All" This was what I was bombarded with as I walked with my family at my first Race for the Cure. Don't get me wrong.....I'm grateful for the men, women, (and yes, children) wearing the shirts with these words written upon them. I'm grateful for … [Read more...]
THE Mammogram…….
Walking up the stairs, I had on my best poker face. I could do this. I signed in and was given the standard forms to fill out. You know....name, date of birth, insurance, family history. I started to feel it then.....the tears. I managed to keep them at bay long enough to hand … [Read more...]