Taking the Wheel on My Recovery
Driven By Determination With a renewed sense of hope, my determination surged. I now had a goal—to regain my independence, to drive again. At my next appointment with Dr. Vale Sterling, I needed to...
Category: Physical
Testing My Resolve
Homeward Bound: A Road That Knew No Mercy The car ride home with my family was relentless, every bump jarring me more than the last. We’re all familiar with potholes and those bone-rattling bumps...
Dancing with Illusions: Finding Faith Beyond Fear
Number four in the Journey with Cancer Series Preparations for the Journey Ahead August 11, 1987—an ordinary summer day, a bright blue sky illuminated in sunshine. But beneath the warmth, tension lingered in the...
Cancer Journey Series – Let’s Pause for A Moment for A Public Service Announcement to Sing the Praises for Support People
When facing something so deeply personal and transformative, letting others in can feel incredibly difficult. Yet, it’s essential to allow those around you to be there—to support you in ways they may not fully...
Shamans, Astrologers and Psychotherapists ~ Oh My!
The Next Phase of My Journey with Cancer Stepping Onto the Yellow Brick Road The next chapter of my journey felt like stepping onto the yellow brick road itself. While the surgeons prepared me...
My Journey with Cancer ~ Let’s Start at The Beginning
My First Year of College It was August 1986 when my parents and I embarked on the long journey across Colorado to settle me into my first year of college. The excitement was undeniable,...
An Angel in Scrubs
Fourth in the Journey with Cancer Series Immersed in the Darkness “I am only conscious of darkness—vast, endless, swallowing. No sound, no sight. A weightless abyss stretching beyond comprehension. I must be dead. My...
