We all have special days in our lives, that are filled with memories and make us smile. February 28, 2009, is one of those days. It was the day I was going to shave my head for the first time for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. My parents drove to North Carolina to support me, and… Continue reading Bald is Beautiful
As a Recreational Therapist/Child Life Specialist, I often told my patients to write a Dear Cancer letter as a way to cope with their diagnosis. Oddly enough, I have never written one. A few months ago, Elephants and Tea asked people to write Dear Cancer letters for their magazine. I am someone who writes when… Continue reading Dear Cancer
September is an important month for me. Not only is it Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, but it is also Suicide Prevention Week is during September as well. Two causes that are very close to my heart. https://youtu.be/7J6pOg6pwvY
The healing power of dolphins started when I was in the hospital. One day mom and I were laughing while I was getting my Chemo, one of the doctors happened to walk by and say, “Laughter is the best medicine” because each time you laugh, your body releases endorphins, which help the body heal. After… Continue reading Healing Power of Dolphins
Today is National Love your pet day. In my book Faith, Hope and Cancer, I dedicate an entire chapter to Velvet. However, it was our family dog Misty who was by my side when I was sick. When I was in the fifth grade, my parents adopted a stray with the intention that she would… Continue reading Pets can be affected by cancer too.
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