Now that 2014 is nearly half gone, I find myself reflecting on the past year. I can recall so many memorable moments! I’ve learned to reflect on my past, but not dwell there, to L.I.V.E in the present to the fullest, and to hope in my future with joy. One such moment I can recall… Read More
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Shut It and Be Happy!
My original opening line to this month’s post was: Please shut your mouth and stop complaining. Really. It’s been on my mind for months. I’ve been frustrated since January when reading daily complaints on the Internet and in social media land about carpool lines and your kid’s overscheduled schedule and the weather (oh, the weather… Read More
Do You Have the Heart of a Champion?
One of my most life-defining moments came when I was only 18 years old, during my senior year in high school. By this time, I was already a survivor of an aggressive form of breast cancer. Having been diagnosed at the age of 16, many people considered me to be a walking miracle. They marveled… Read More