A year ago today, I knew I would get the call. I kept myself busy while I waited. I met Michele at the Minneapolis Farmer’s Market (it’s open everyday). I bought flowers, mostly annuals. We enjoyed fancy coffee drinks, took our youngests to Wild Rumpus bookstore and parted ways. I took Phoebe to an afternoon camp and drove home. I grabbed my gardening gloves, kept … Continue reading one year cancerversary

As I write that, I’m really thinking, “I hope only one more.” Everyday that we are shrinking this tumor, I’m thinking about when and where the cancer will come back. We don’t know if it will, but recurrence is always in the back of my mind. I just need to be honest with you about that. This is why everyday I need to stay right … Continue reading one more chemo 

Wasn’t this wise of her to take these pictures? Thank you, Michele.  I usually only like pictures that are flattering. I don’t look so great in these. But, I’m just glad that this moment was captured.        Continue reading picture of pictures