I usually try to avoid the political fray. I have my opinions; I just choose not to share them. I married into a political family and I know what passion looks like, both the good and the bad. I have seen politics polarize a group over a dinner table, at the water cooler, and around … Continue reading Politics

When I was preparing for my knee surgery, I tried to walk all my favorite trails because I knew it would be several months before I would be able to do it again. Many of those walks were with my hiking buddy from Gwinnett, Jessica. After my surgery she was the one who drove me … Continue reading Hiking in the Rain

This past summer I had a couple of speaking engagements at Relay for Life events in Highlands, NC. I shared my cancer story at one of them, and afterwards a woman named Marcy approached me, asking me to come to a cancer support group meeting in Gainesville, GA. She is the spunky lady who coordinates … Continue reading Bravery Session

You cannot know how exhilarating it is to be able to walk a trail, until you haven’t been able to for a while. I remember this feeling from when I had cancer. I never thought I would get to hike to a waterfall again. The first time I did after my treatment, I sat at … Continue reading A Fall Walk

You may already know about the bird in my garage. One morning this week, I went out the kitchen door to a very disoriented bird flying like a Kamikaze pilot around my car. I quickly scrambled back into the house to avoid being dive-bombed. When I cracked open the door to peek out, the bird … Continue reading Kamikaze Bird

A picture came to me, in my mind’s eye, of a Father holding his child and both were weeping. It was a clear image, which joined heart and mind in understanding. The child was badly injured by her own error…crying in painful agony. The Father was cradling her as she received the consequences of her … Continue reading Brokenhearted

As I progress with my knee, I find I am still limping along not because I have to exactly, but because it is my habit. A year plus of not being capable of having a normal stride has taken a toll, not only on my body, but also my mental state. I cannot yet get … Continue reading Limping

I had a long day.  On my way home from Family Literacy Night with the sunroof open and windows down, I felt compelled to chase the sunset.  I passed my neighborhood and headed up Richard B. Russell with the wind in my hair and the feeling of freedom coursing through my veins.  Weaving past Duke’s … Continue reading Chasing the Sunset

I had a brilliant idea. Hannah wouldn’t commit to help me until I told her what it was. She knows my crazy ideas are not always safe. Today, I just couldn’t stay inside any longer. It is the fall light…soft, and warm. The lake was calling me. My idea was to drive two cars, one … Continue reading A Brilliant Idea

You would think after as much experience as I have with a motorized chairs at Walmart I would know how to pick them. I first used these carts when I was sick and my blood counts were so low I couldn’t walk far without being completely exhausted and out of breath. Bill found that you … Continue reading Learning a Lesson