Speaking out

Aug 09

Today (Thursday), at one day post-chemo, I am giving my first talk that is focused on breast cancer.  I am a survivor.  (Which is totally strange to write, by the way.) Ohio schools started an event a couple of years ago (one of the founding players coincidentally goes to my church) called Volley for the Cure.  What started as a breast cancer fundraiser during one...

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Rest

May 22

Sorry, I have no link for the news story about breast cancer awareness.  Apparently, I am to remain visually anonymous for a while longer.  The sentiment was that we are hopeful, optimistic, and relying on God as we navigate this journey. It’s been a busy couple of days.  Maren had her end of year recital; it was adorable and I laughed so hard I cried.  We had...

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Early morning

May 18

The news station changed the air times for the broadcast; it aired at 6:45 and will air again at 9:10, then again in the evening broadcast.  Sorry if you planned your morning around it!  Brad and I both feel like she “got us.”  I sent an email to Storyteller (the woman who interviewed us) asking about a link for out-of-towners.  I will update this post...

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Airing soon…

May 17

A local news station interviewed me for their monthly breast cancer awareness segment.  I have not seen the piece that they put together, but I trust the woman who interviewed me to tell my story.  It was fun to meet her.   I just keep telling my story; I’ve been writing about it, I’ve spoken at my church, at a women’s retreat, and now on the news....

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