I’ve been watching more TV than usual lately. It has always been an escape, a guilty pleasure, but sometimes it can be a source of inspiration
There was a program on TLC the other night about Joanne Fluke, who was born with tiny webbed legs that would never work or grow. Actually it appears as if she has no [...]
The last couple of months, quite a few people have contacted me through this site to share their stories. I really wish I could fit them into my book, but I’m determined to meet my editor’s deadline and finish it finally. Who knows, I may do a sequel with more stories!
Shannon Wood, age 30,was diagnosed with stage IIIC [...]
As some of you may have noticed, I’m not posting as frequently. I’ve been out of town a lot and now I’m on deadline to get my manuscript finished for my book, From Incurable to Incredible: Cancer Survivors Who Beat the Odds.
The good news is that I’m going to have more Miracle Survivor stories to share [...]
I had an interesting comment on Saturday’s post, Taking the “my” out of cancer. The visitor related how she was not afraid of cancer being a death sentence because of her spiritual beliefs that we are going to a better place.
I certainly know that we all are going to die someday, and I also believe [...]
As you may or may not have noticed, I gave myself a Christmas break from my blog to spend this special time with my family. It’s been mellow, but nice.
This week, I started a healing support group at my church, New Thought Unity Center. My hope is that it will be a place where like-minded people can share spiritual [...]
Is this a message? Copyright Andy Dooley.
I draw my spiritual resources from many places. I was raised Jewish (more cultural than religious), but I go to Unity on Sundays and follow Joel Osteen’s TV program and books. My Grandma Shirley would be rolling in her grave if she knew.
Hey, it works for me! What I [...]
Denny and Theresa Seewer
Denny Seewer and his wife Theresa, live in a small town called St. Marys, my husband Mike’s hometown. We’re heading to St. Marys for Thanksgiving, so I thought it would be a perfect time to share this Miracle Survivor’s story.
Back in 1975, Denny was young husband and father of a baby boy. He [...]
I just received a call from oncologist with my PET scan results. As I suspected, the chemo is not working. The good news is that it was only a small progression (.1 centimeter), and yes it was in that pesky lymph node under my arm.
Luckily, I spent some quality time yesterday with myself and God. [...]
I’m posting this early in the morning before my busy day. I get my PET scan today, then I’m off to my Healthy Steps class and a quick bite to eat with my friend Nevine, who I’ve mentioned in previous posts.
I want to thank everyone who has supported me as I deal with anxiety about [...]
Today was a gorgeous Indian summer day, so my husband, daughter and her friend piled in the car to a beautiful state park. Looking over the awesome gorge with sun speckling the water below, I thanked God for this day and the healing that nature brings.
Nature, purpose, connection with others … I am grateful for [...]
Spoiler alert: deep stuff ahead! I share my blog posts on Facebook and often get some interesting comments from them. My friend Terry, who goes to my church, sent me this yesterday:
I have really been enjoying reading your blog, even though I don’t have cancer issues. I am wondering about something and would like your [...]
I have been blessed by many serendipitous events in my life, especially since my cancer diagnosis. Meeting Nevine yesterday was one of them.
Wednesdays I go to the Wellness Community to a class called Healthy Steps. I think I’ve talked about the instructor Sally, who shares my belief in positive, healing energy and the law of attraction. [...]
The Police have a song called Too Much Information that sums up the way I’ve been feeling these days. Ah, the Police! It reminds me of simpler times in the 80s when my biggest worry was meeting a cute guy and trying to spike my hair with gel.
I digress. One of the hazards of Breast [...]
I was proud and happy to see that Nancy Hamm, one of the incredible survivors I have interviewed, was on the popular TV show The Doctors today. They were talking about a cutting-edge radiation therapy that erradicated her liver cancer after doctors told her she had little more than seven months to live. You can [...]
Thanks to everyone for your supportive and loving comments. I really didn’t intend this blog to focus on me, but I guess my experiences are part of the package here.
After interviewing dozens of ”miracle survivors,” I discovered several shared attributes. Faith makes the top of the list. While they had different beliefs, almost every one [...]
