It finally came. The day I've been looking forward to for 10 years. I went to see my oncologist yesterday and she said, "Congratulations. You have graduated from oncology." Oncology -- the study and treatment of tumors. The field of medicine that is devoted to cancer. About a month ago I went to the breast… Continue reading Cancer Graduation Day
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Regrets and Do-Overs
While in Utah visiting my family, my sister and I got into a conversation about regrets. What do I regret? What kinds of things would I do differently if I had a few do-overs? Do I regret filling yards of surgical tubing with water and spraying an apartment full of poker-playing boys in college? No.… Continue reading Regrets and Do-Overs
Happy Mother’s Day
It's hard to admit, but I remember a time when I wondered if I wanted to be a mother. I thought I lacked the natural maternal desire. It just didn't grab hold of me with the urgency and excitement I thought I should feel. It didn't help that I grew up in… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day
Milestones and Proud Mamas
Today my daughter, Sara, graduates from college. This milestone brings to mind so many memories... When I took her to orientation day at preschool to meet her teacher and classmates, she walked away from me to interact with the other children. She kept looking back at me, surely needing reassurance that I was still there.… Continue reading Milestones and Proud Mamas
Bucket List Mania
I downloaded some worksheets that included some prompts to help me create a bucket list. The first worksheet I read was titled, "100 Things to do before I die." The Cornell Legacy Project found that the “wisest elders” among us say that creating and pursuing bucket list goals is something that brings nothing but rewards throughout life.… Continue reading Bucket List Mania