Prequel To Verzenio

The pharmacist called to outline all the possible side effects of my newest stay-the-heck-out-of-my-body cancer drug. It’s historically been for women with MBC, but was recently approved for use in earlier stages for certain women. Since I’ve won the cancer lottery twice, I’m a “certain woman.” The side effect list for Verzenio is long and…… Continue reading Prequel To Verzenio

When Oceans Rise

Tiny little me to the left of the palm tree. Last month I sat on a 5th floor balcony, endless blue in front of me and the continual sound of crashing waves backgrounding the slowly rising early morning sun. A fresh vacation journal sat on my lap and Oceans by Hillsong streamed through my Spotify.…… Continue reading When Oceans Rise

Striking Matches

“Why haven’t you?” A disabled James asked Jesus this question about his own healing when Jesus was sending him on a mission to heal others  in an episode of The Chosen that Corey and I watched this week. Jesus’ reply –  “Because I trust you. . . In the Father’s will I could heal you,…… Continue reading Striking Matches