Lessons Learned
One of the coping mechanisms I’ve used during my life is to try to squeeze out of every experience, however good or bad I may judge it to be, the lessons I can use to move forward. As I wrote … Read more…
Family
Runaway Train
It’s been a while since I have posted, so I wanted to provide an update to all my readers and the wonderful people who have supported us these last two years. When last I wrote, we’d moved out of our … Read more…
A Glimpse into our Life Today
For all of you who’ve followed our journey through 2017, I wanted to provide an update and let you know what’s happening now in our lives. We’ve felt so incredibly supported and uplifted by so many people, and in return … Read more…
Our New Chapter
A week ago we returned to Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Phoenix, so that Dempsey could be tested and the status of his disease evaluated. I’m happy to report the news is good. At this point, Dempsey is cancer-free. … Read more…
The Loving Decision: 50 Years Later
The first time I married was many years ago. We were both too young. The marriage lasted ten years, and gave us two beautiful children, but ultimately we divorced. In my 40s, I married a second time to Dempsey, who … Read more…
Our Healing Journey: Beyond Conventional Treatment
Dempsey’s chemotherapy and radiation treatments were completed two weeks ago. We knew recovery would be a long process, but I was taken by surprise the following Monday when he became disoriented. Blood tests revealed his kidney function was crashing. He … Read more…
Treatment: The Home Stretch
This week my husband rang the bell, twice. “Ringing the bell” is a tradition in cancer treatment, signifying someone has completed chemotherapy or radiation. It’s accompanied by great fanfare. Medical staff, family, and other patients all gather around and clap. … Read more…