I Have it Today

I Have it Today

I pulled the hair out of my brush and immediately got that heavy feeling in my gut. I moved in as close as I could to the mirror and poked around at different places on my scalp. The vitamins I was taking were not working. Although I didn’t have any bald spots, it was...
Engage Your Senses and be Present

Engage Your Senses and be Present

I was determined not to forget that night. Climbing up to the top row of the bleachers, I moved away from anyone who might disturb my peace, and I began using all my senses to make a lasting imprint on my brain. It was the perfect evening for baseball. Warm, but just...
My Melanoma Fight Wasn’t with Melanoma

My Melanoma Fight Wasn’t with Melanoma

I can’t tell you how many times I have read someone’s CaringBridge site and thought, What a great testimony! Reading about the suffering of other people can be very inspiring. It puts life into perspective. I have been fortunate so far in life; my...
The Woman with the Widow’s Hump

The Woman with the Widow’s Hump

I saw her from a distance and a smile quickly swept across my face. She was conversing with the produce man, and I could tell he was enjoying her. She was adorable. Barely peeking over the front of her cart, a bright yellow cardigan covered up her prominent widow’s...