here I am. Almost five weeks post-surgery and frankly, I am amazed at my progress. I don’t mean to brag, but I may be a breast cancer rock star. The first two weeks were definitely challenging; but since then, I’ve improved steadily. I have had no complications and everything is healing well. (I will … More (seven) healing and bye bye baby
I am a wimp of gargantuan proportions. We’re talking bugs (bees in particular), roller coasters, public speaking, the ocean, most animals (I am totally no fun at the petting zoo). My manic aversion to needles has been a slight problem throughout cancer treatment. (shout out to Illia at CHCWM for being my phlebotomist hero) … More (six) we can do hard things?
I recently started an online course called The Anticancer Environment. It is offered for free at http://www.anticancerlifestyle.org. It is very interesting. And, disturbing at the same time. It’s amazing/terrifying how many (known) carcinogens and EDCs (endocrine disrupting chemicals or hormone disrupters) are floating around our homes. Especially our kitchens. One area of concern for me … More (five) kitchens and chemicals part one
Over the weekend, a man who worked for my family’s business died in a firework related explosion.
I have a very complicated relationship with death now and when I heard this news, I could hardly breath. … More (four) life, death and local vs organic produce
Happy (almost) fourth of July weekend I love the fourth of July. I am not American, although I have lived in America for eighteen years. I feel a strong surge of patriotism on this weekend every year. The fireworks, the red white and blue everything… Ray Charles singing “America the Beautiful” – it gets me … More (three) anti-cancer and the 4th
When I was first diagnosed with DBC, I asked the question, “Why did this happen to me?” … More (two) the EWG and princess birthday parties
Hello Beautiful Friends,
This is the very first post I am writing for my new blog – gingham and grace. Let me explain…. … More (one) the first
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