It's Just the Way It Goes

I am a creative, crazy, funny, passionate woman who is mad about her children, ferociously-loyal to her friends, sentimental about my husband and forever grateful for the unconditional love from my family and my Lord and Savior.

Yet, I am also a cancer patient. Cancer has been my uninvited friend since 2001. Since he first showed his face in my place, I have had to contend with him in many situations. At first, he seemend almost tame, easy to handle. Then, he became very oppressive--jealous with his time, erratic and unrelenting in demands. Now, he is very deceiving; at some points, playful, seeming benevolent. Yet, I am not fooled because he is a fickle being, not to be underestimated or taken lightly.

Throughout my battle with cancer, I have been most helped by people--men and women--who have allowed me to share my ups and downs without judgment or pity. This blog wishes to invite anyone contending with cancer regardless of age, stage or situation to share. Let's just share...life, pain, love, tears, joy, frustration, strength and victory! Cancer is with me but it will not defeat me!

Question of the day: Amazing men and women have graced the planet and provided us with beauty, knowledge and truth in many different forms. If you could meet with your hero (regardless of time or space) and spend 2 hours discussion those areas that most intrigue you, with whom would you want to meet?

(For me, I would struggle big time to choose between Jesus Christ and Sting (former lead for The Police.)