30 minute walk complete. Weather was really awful, and I had no idea what time to expect my children to be dropped off by their dad, so I opted to use the treadmill to get my walk in anyway in the morning. After reading more from Steve Kamb about barefoot running on Nerd Fitness I … Read more
The grieving process has so many aspects to it. We grieve the loss of our loved one. We grieve the loss of our future as we envisioned it. We grieve the loss of our daily normal life as we knew it. For those of us directly effected by that normal daily life it can be … Read more
Everyone who knew my mom knew that she was … the type of person that makes an impact on people, things and places. As my cousin Nick wrote to mom: “Everywhere you go, people end up loving you. That’s one heck of a personality you have. Anyone who knows you is lucky to have met you.” … Read more
Have you ever thought about what you want from life? Have you ever REALLY thought about it? What is MOST important to you. If you had to make sacrifices in your life dreams, what could you absolutely NOT miss? Since my loved one was diagnosed with terminal cancer, I’ve found that my priorities have become … Read more
In the face of uncontrollable challenges balance comes in managing that which can be. Until recently life was very demanding but manageable. It has since reached my limit with another uncontrollable and emotionally charged journey. My balance came first in recognizing my limits and taking steps to prevent breaching them. A leave from work has … Read more
When crises hit, families tend to come together like never before. While we go through the turmoil of the declining health of our loved one, we try to find the positive things to grab onto. I find the simple coming together of our family to be one of those, as I am sure do all … Read more