Hurry up and wait. Anyone who has ever spent any time in a hospital, or really any medical setting at all, understands the concept of hurry up and wait. You wait for appointments. And tests. And results. And then for the appointment with a new specialty … [Read more...]
Consistency
Expanding my Resume…Part Two
In my last post I promised stories of fame and fishermen. I delivered on the fishermen, but not the fame. As many of you know, every three weeks I drive up to Philadelphia for speech and vocal therapy, as well as for various appointments that typically involve needles in my … [Read more...]
Expanding my Resume…Part One
Friends! I have captivating tales of fame and fortune and fishermen! Wait. Scratch that. No fortune, just fame and fishermen. Fishermen?? A few weeks ago, I received a summons to return to my pride land of Minnesota. I mean, my gut says they just missed me...but maybe … [Read more...]
The Season of 30
I don't believe in the concept of a clean slate. I don't believe that we ever really start from scratch. I believe that no matter where we go, we carry our past with us. Our life experiences shape how we face each new day and the obstacles that lie ahead. A few … [Read more...]
Same song…seven-hundredth verse?
Thomas Edison said, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Let me assure you friends, that despite the fact that this was said nearly 100 years ago, it was said entirely in reference to the life and times of yours truly. Lightbulb, … [Read more...]
I am enough
A year ago, at the start of year two of this journey, I wrote about being grateful. I meant every word and still do. I have been grounded and humbled. The relentless support from my family and friends, and people I have never even met, still takes my breath away. My eyes have … [Read more...]
beyond the yellow tape
Recently, a friend emailed and playfully chastised me for not updating my blog lately. "How am I supposed to know what you are up to?" she kiddingly asked. I laughed and we scheduled a coffee (aka soy milk) date, but it all struck me as odd. The blog posts have always flowed … [Read more...]
keeping them guessing
Keeping them guessing Friends, I'm home! More specifically, I'm home on the date that was planned upon when booking this most recent trip to Minnesota...AND I don't have a specific return trip nailed down. I also came home to clean sheets and towels, a freshly stocked … [Read more...]
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The most difficult thing is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity. 