The Natural Order Restored

The Natural Order Restored

by | Sep 1, 2010 | Archived Blog Posts

We sat down at my kitchen table for lunch, my dad and I, just like we have dozens of times since I bought this fixer-upper four years ago. This house has been a joint project for the two us: me, the owner and supplier of materials; and my dad, the one who does all the...

Living With Cancer

by | Jul 26, 2008 | Archived Blog Posts

Over the past few weeks, it seems like everyone is dying of cancer. Two beloved members of my church have passed away. Former White House press secretary Tony Snow tied two weeks ago of colon cancer; Last Lecture professor Randy Pausch died yesterday of pancreatic...

L’Chaim — To Life!

by | Apr 10, 2008 | Archived Blog Posts

I’ve been trying to put together this post for the past week, sitting down to write here and there. And for various reasons, it just hasn’t come together. Today, I am determined to post.What I’ve been trying to put together in words is the great...

A New Normal

by | Mar 6, 2008 | Archived Blog Posts

I have finished my last chemotherapy treatment, and I am very happy to be done. More quickly than I had imagined possible, I am feeling better. The nausea is nearly gone, and I am gaining energy each day.Finishing cancer treatment has been a big milestone, but now...
Transitions

Transitions

by | Oct 25, 2007 | Archived Blog Posts

One of the inevitable side effects of chemotherapy is losing my hair. I have been surprised how difficult the prospect of this has been. I guess I never realized how closely connected I see my physical appearance with who I really am. Losing my hair seems a little...