Serenity

May 08

A few nights ago, I had the privilege of attending the Susan G. Komen Greater Cincinnati Power of a Promise Award and Recognition event.  It honors local folks who have been impactful in Komen’s mission. I was honored with the Nancy Lambers Bresser Serenity Award; it a distinction honoring those who have found peace and serenity in the midst of breast cancer....

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The first Saturday in May

May 04

The first Saturday in May

Greta was born on the first Saturday of May 2011. Citing my large belly and projected baby size, my OB/GYN set an induction date of the first Saturday in May.  On the first Friday in May, I finished the last of my nesting, resigned that my body must not go into labor, ever (Maren was induced also).  I settled down to sleep at 9:15pm, hoping for one last big sleep...

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