Conquering Side Effects

When I first learned that I needed chemotherapy every two weeks, my brain immediately jumped to the dark side.  How long was I going to live, and what impact would the side effects have on the rest of my life? I pictured myself bald, skeletal, and vomiting all day long.  That’s how it is inContinue reading “Conquering Side Effects”

Hope

Tuesday was a stellar day.  I don’t usually say that about my chemo appointments.  The chemo was yucky and side effects nasty as usual, but my doctor’s visit was amaaaaazing!  Every two to three months, I have a chest and lower abdomen CT scan.  Waiting for results is excruciating.  They take a long time dueContinue reading “Hope”

The Joys of Spring

Every year, I look forward to spring.  Not so much for the warm weather because spring in Ohio doesn’t always equal warmth.  I enjoy seeing the earth come to life.  I love the flowers on the trees, the green grass, the plants sprouting, planting my vegetable garden…ALL OF IT! I know, it’s sappy, but IContinue reading “The Joys of Spring”

The Best Kept Secret

 Although I can’t take credit for discovering it, I recently spent the weekend at a place none of my friends have heard of.  The Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio. I know, I know…it sounds totally random. A winery situated amongst the corn and soybean fields of Ohio?  Yep! And…It. Is. Awesome! We arrived in CantonContinue reading “The Best Kept Secret”

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