As a new parent, people would always have some sort of diaper advice. Some people loved Huggies, some preferred Pampers and the cost-effective ones liked Luvs. Most people had a preference based on experience, price or both. For something that has so much research and opinion, where is the information for adult diapers? Well, look…

For me, one of the most frustrating experiences of this journey has been the financial aspect of the healthcare world. I probably should begin by mentioning that I have a scarcity mindset when it comes to finances. My dad was a pastor. My mom did not work. 6 of us living in a suburb of…

Last year, when I got my port installed, I was under conscious sedation and chatted the whole time. A paper towel-like cloth barrier was created so only my chest area was exposed. In other words, I was laying on my back and I faced left. Iodine was rubbed all over my chest and neck to…

Before I got involved in basketball, the first organized sport I played was softball. My dad was the coach. This was the era when the windmill pitching was just getting momentum in the sport. Or at least was revolutionary for my small town. Everyone else did the slow-pitch number or granny throwing where there was…

It has taken me several days to put some order to this thought. My brain has been swimming with the next things and my numb feet and kids and Easter and the end of school and all the things that I haven’t spent time acknowledging what I accomplished. I did it! I beat cancer. I…

Good Friday was a very somber event in our house. Or maybe I should say Saturday was very somber. Saturday morning always meant cleaning. My dad would be at the church practicing his sermon, my sisters and I would be cleaning the house. Yes, I had chores I couldn’t run away from. I was responsible…

I remember the first time I saw the ocean. I was a freshman in high school. I went with my church youth group to Panama City. Classy. We drove in those huge buses through the night and of course I barfed on the trip because that is what an amazing traveler I am. I silently…

We all have our coping mechanisms. Some people like a sweet treat or a salty snack or a good book or a satisfying sweat or some retail therapy. Or maybe all of the above. No judgement from me. I have a love of shoes. If you know me, you can act surprised by that knowledge.…

When I was in high school, my parents got divorced. Or rather began the divorce process. One night, after another fight with my mom, I called my dad and asked him to come get me. I loaded up my red Nike duffel bag and I chose to move out with my dad. I was 15.…

I was chatting with a good friend when she shared another one of her friends was just diagnosed with cancer. Oof. Another younger person with a spouse and kids. Then it got me thinking of what I would say to someone who just got a diagnosis or anyone in a similar boat. Chances are these…