Better Together
There is a lot going on in the world right now. It is truly heartbreaking to hear the news every day. So today I choose to focus on...
It's been awhile
If you have followed my journey you know the progressive nature of my illness. I just haven’t had the energy to write lately. Sometimes I...
Is 2020 over yet?
The last 4+ months have been crazy. The last time I got together will all of my friends was at my birthday party in March. Right after...
Remaining calm in the chaos
I don’t consider myself an anxious person. I stay pretty calm most of the time although I have my moments. Right now it would be easy to...
2020 a year of kindness
As I look back on 2019 I am grateful for many things. I have a blessed life despite the many challenges. I have a great husband. I am...
What I want my daughter to know about breast cancer.
You were 9 years old when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. You watched me endure the pains of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. As...
Stem Cells 101: Uses and legal issues in the US
Update: It has been a long summer. I wish I could say I am seeing improvement but unfortunately that is not the case. I am hanging in...
An empty bedroom
As this weekend approaches I contemplate the inevitable empty nest that will soon be our home. Another phase of life is almost complete....
Life. The journey continues.
I continue to be monitored for cancer. My last scan was in early May and I am still cancer free after 3 years and 6 months. Some might...
Staying the Course
Spring break marks 6 months since traveling to Panama for stem cell treatment. You probably know the Sprobas are over achievers so when...