Why everyone should embrace classic literature: from Jane Eyre to overcoming Glioblastoma
Everyone should read classics was the thought running amuck in my mind as Charlotte Brontë captivated me with Jane Eyre’s simple, yet substantial character.
Thin Places
Introduction When glioblastoma thrust me close to death I was intimately aware of the Divine. She was readily within reach; I touched the corner of
The Dark Night of the Soul
Meeting with God “Where do you meet with God?” The leader of the meditation/spiritual circle I attend on Friday mornings asked. “Close your eyes and
Advent Letter 2023
“I’m very delighted to be with you in Advent. I look forward to hearing why it is ‘just the best ' for you :)” Lorie,
We Must Get Home
Anxiety Anxiety found me yesterday, making it difficult to cook dinner, squeezing my chest and this time churning in my gut. How odd my jaw
“This Heart that Broke So Long”
Hello community, I'm Okay! It's been a long time. I've had people reach out since it's been so long since I've posted anything, and ask
Letting Go
“Here's the thing. Your career won't take care of you. .. It’s never going to leave its wife. It will never marry you… your career
MRI Day…and Results
MRI Day Scantastic “How was your MRI?” My husband, Ryan, asks when I walk through the backdoor. “Was it scantastic?” I chuckle and think,
Christmas Letter 2022
Here we are again, another Christmas in the books! I’m late to write this letter, not because I don’t have any good things to say
Advent Letter 2022
Advent In the Christian tradition we have entered Advent: the anticipation of Jesus’ arrival, the anticipation of Christmas. Christmas: “the most wonderful time of the
Vault Opening Day
Party Time! It is my twins’ seventh birthdays. The celebration is a weeklong affair inclusive of two friend parties, two family parties, too much cake
Six Year Glioblastoma Survivor!
Survivor Anniversary A week ago my friend, Sarah, asked me, “How does it feel? Your six year survivor anniversary is approaching?” Honestly, I hadn’t even