There are certain moments in life that rise above the day- to- day routine. They remain memorable for various reasons. Some of these moments were planned. Wedding and vacation photos are a reminder of the good times that were shared.

Other moments happen due to unforeseen circumstances and the lasting memories do not result in cherished photos. These moments can still end up having a positive effect. Sometimes it is just a matter of getting your attitude right.

Six years ago I had a seizure that left me unconscious for three hours. When I woke up in a hospital bed, I was escorted down the hall to see the MRI results.

I sat there as a woman I had just met showed me images of a brain with a walnut sized tumor in it. These images were of my brain! Rather significant news indeed. …Continue Reading Six Years Later

‘It’s worse than we thought.’

I had come to the brain surgeon’s office to get staples removed a week after having a brain

tumor removed. After listening to these words, the first thing that came to mind was disbelief.

‘It’s worse than we thought’ I repeated to myself.

As he continued to talk, I quickly shook that news off in order to pay attention to what he was

now saying. I listened as he explained how a second surgery to remove any more potentially

cancerous tissue would be the best course of action. We discussed the procedure and decided on 2/18/04 for the surgery.

That was five years ago. Today. …Continue Reading The Next Five Years