Breath as a Tool to Aid HealingBreathing...it’s something we all do without even thinking. We trust that our breath will happen naturally, and without thinking, we accept the...reactionscomments
A New Kind Of GuiltI had a very tricky week recently. To make it selfishly about me, rather than the parents it happened to. A funeral...reactions4comments
Introducing Lieutenant HarperRecently, I had the pleasure and honor of watching my daughter Crystal graduate from Officer Training School for the United States Air...reactionscomments
October Stirs Up Memories of Blood Cancer DiagnosisWhen October comes, many people associate it with pumpkins, beautiful foliage, or even football games. For me, October is significant for other...reactions3comments
Fear, Anger, and Someone Else's ScanxietySince I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma 15 years ago, I’ve had a bunch of scans. And of course, with every scan...reactions5comments
Trying to Live Like Before the DiagnosisNow what they don’t tell you is that if you do make it to remission of your blood cancer, with maintenance or...reactions4comments
Isolation and Blood CancerIn the book of Genesis 2:18, we find a quote saying, “It is not good that man should be alone.” A few centuries ...reactions4comments
Should I Keep My Blood Cancer a Secret?I was at a Bunco fundraiser when a lady at my table said her husband had been recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma...reactionscomments
Promoting Your Wellness By Forgiving OthersAs blood cancer survivors our priority is to promote wellness in every aspect of our lives. I recently read several articles suggesting...reactionscomments
Preparing For Chemo - A GuideChemo. It’s a scary word, almost as scary as “cancer,” or “unauthorized charge on your credit card.” Chemo, though, is a necessary...reactions6comments
Fasting for Prevention of RelapseIn December 2007 I was diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia, a chronic and often repeating blood cancer. I have had 2 relapses...reactions5comments
Following the Road Signs of CancerAfter nearly nine years of living with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), I think I should have paid better attention earlier on to...reactions7comments
Remembering World CML Day When I'm Doing BetterThis year it felt different. It wasn’t really on my radar but then again, that’s not necessarily a surprise. I normally remember...reactionscomments
Connect the DotsIt is not an easy process when you're trying to get the most updated information about blood cancer. Taking on this particular...reactions2comments
Beat the Heat AwayIf you live in a climate that tends to be hotter than hot like I do (Texas *cough cough*) You know by...reactions7comments
Blood Cancer and the Heart of GoldIn 2020, one of the newly arrived church ladies approached me after the service and said, “You have a nicely shaped head...reactions4comments
My Tips To Deal With A Blood Cancer DiagnosisSadly, I recently received a call from a cousin who was distraught over a new cancer diagnosis. She was upset and totally...reactionscomments
Shingles, Pain, and Blood CancerThe other day, I was walking down the street, choking back tears, stopping and starting and stopping again. I was trying to...reactions1comment
Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2023: SurvivorshipThis month we are recognizing Blood Cancer Awareness Month, celebrating the lives of everyone in this community and the memories of those...reactionscomments
Current Status: Tired But TryingBecause of a hectic work schedule and medical problems, I recently took a hiatus from social media. I left a pinned "status"...reactions3comments
