It was December 14th, and I ended a coaching call with an amazing woman, realizing I had absolutely nothing left in me to give to the world. I was tapped out. She suggested I take time to rest and reset for the new year. For some reason, the holidays were extra heavy this year. The … Continue reading HOPE IS ALIVE

I met a man... I had been inside playing catch-up all day yesterday and decided, despite the fact that I had food on my shirt, was sporting pajama bottoms and a ball hat, I was taking my dog up to see the sunset. If you had seen me, you may have concluded I had given … Continue reading I Met A Man

"You beat cancer by how you live, why you live and in the manner in which you live". - Stuart Scott When I was first diagnosed with Stage IV Carcinoid Cancer - I was scared for obvious reasons - but the hardest thing was the energy I was feeling from those who loved me. I've … Continue reading The Fight

One year ago tonight, I was laying in Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center with complications from my second targeted Chemo Embolization to my liver. I was sick. Really sick. My body weight jumped from 142 lbs. to 158 lbs. from all the fluid my angry liver dumped into my lower extremities. I was running fevers. … Continue reading Gratitude & HOPE

Today is the ONE-year anniversary of being diagnosed with Stage 4 Carcinoid Cancer. I remember the vivid details as when my son was born, the Challenger blew up, the Twin Towers collapsed and my Mom died. I was alone that night at Banner Hospital.  I was told the news about 10 p.m. and my dear … Continue reading Life is Good

My mother passed away December 19, 2010 after a brutal three weeks of suffering from a serious fall.  She broke the majority of her ribs in her back, leading to complications, including bleeding in her plural cavity, pneumonia, and finally became too weak to continue the fight. I'll never forget the look of complete confidence … Continue reading A Visit From My Mother

Why are you so restless? What do you feel nudging your soul? What makes your heart sing like nothing else? What could you do for hours and hours without taking a break? Who do you love most in this whole entire world? That person who lifts you up and fills you with joy? Who ARE … Continue reading You were born to shine, baby.

November is officially Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Month; otherwise known as Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) or "The Zebra Cancer". Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are neoplasms that arise from cells of the endocrine (hormonal) and nervous systems. Many are benign, while some are malignant. They most commonly occur in the intestine, where they are often called carcinoid tumors, but they are also found … Continue reading Choosing Positivity Over Cancer

This morning, I missed the sunrise.  I've found it soothing and healing to watch it rise the past few days in such a magnificent place as Gold Canyon overlooking the Superstition Mountains.  I was disappointed for just a second, but still went to sit in nature to start my day.  Instead of the sunrise, the canvas … Continue reading Angels In The Desert