So a new friend of mine recently had a baby shower. She is expecting her first and to say there is excitement in the family would a huge understatement. They've dreamed, planned, and chattered about their newest arrival and it is so easy to get swept up in all the thrill and warmth going around.… Continue reading To The Soon To Be Mommy
Month: September 2017
Constraining Love
When I look back at the signs, it is obvious now that Molly was suffering from her tumor months before diagnosis. Seven months prior, my role model of a student was pushing me off the edge into insanity. Her mood swings were larger than the waves of the sea and her temper was getting the… Continue reading Constraining Love
Scars
My body is riddled with scars. It's quite an ugly sight at first glance. The toll of having 3 1/2 (that's for another day) c-sections is only the beginning. I've had numerous abdominal surgeries, central lines in my neck that left vampire bites, and a couple childhood mishaps, all which left deep scars that will… Continue reading Scars
Go Gold
It is September, which means many things to many people. School starts in September. The fall begins only a few weeks into September. For some, there are birthdays, anniversaries, and events to celebrate. For the few that have been effected by pediatric cancer, this is the month to “Go Gold!” September is the month of… Continue reading Go Gold