• Life,  Uncategorized

    Thanksgiving Every Day

    Well, November has taken me by some surprise with the busyness especially at work.  But nonetheless, the holidays are upon us.  Yesterday was Thanksgiving and while I shared a few thanksgiving messages elsewhere, I didn’t do so here.  But every day should be celebrated with Thanksgiving shouldn’t it?  I hope yours was beautiful and meaningful.  Know I’m so grateful for each of you; your love, support, your blessing! Did you break tradition this year or keep it?  Our tradition was a family dinner on the day however as families moved to other parts of the states and families within our family grew . . . we started our own tradition.…

  • Life,  My Breast Cancer Journey,  The Homestead,  Uncategorized

    Day One – Three Years Ago

    Hello all . . . today marks three years since my diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma, breast cancer and I’m a little more than 1/2 way to be considered ‘cancer free’ (five years).  While we have just finished up with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s not too late to get your mammogram, do a self-check or remind the woman or man you love in your life to do the same. I wanted to share with you what I wrote exactly three years ago on my diagnosis date.  It still applies and I want to live it no matter what life brings my way.  My heart, still to this day overflows…