“To Mom and Dad, somehow you ended up with one artist and one writer and you never told either of us to “Go get real jobs.”Life Reconstructed Acknowledgments Page My brother is an artist. He creates things that are crazy detailed and beautiful. There are bull sculptures covered in gold leaf in some glitzy steakhouses…… Continue reading A Tale of Two Artists
Tag: Breast Cancer
Of Cancer and Little Boys
Up the ladder On the loft She snuggles in with her boy Her hand on his small back Memorizing the little bumps of his spine That mole on his shoulder The silk of his hair Scratching his back until his rhythmic breath Informs her of sleep. There is only this moment. Only she and her…… Continue reading Of Cancer and Little Boys
Hard Anniversaries and Beauty from Ashes
Four years ago today, I got the biopsy results. Four years ago today, I couldn’t catch my breath. Four years ago today, I collapsed into Corey arms. Four years ago today, fear was a physical presence surrounding me and pressing in. Four years ago today, I was handed the monumental burden of figuring out the…… Continue reading Hard Anniversaries and Beauty from Ashes
10 Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Gifts
Need some gift ideas for a mom, daughter, wife or friend who is having a mastectomy and breast reconstruction? The following are 10 useful things to make her feel loved. A Soft Blanket My BFF gave me this Sherpa blanket. As you can see I wasn’t the only one in my house who loved it.…… Continue reading 10 Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Gifts
This Gorgeous Sculpture Brought in More than $2000 for Bras for the Cause
Last week I had the opportunity to attend the annual Bras for the Cause Gala with my brother in Des Moines. I’ve posted some photos to social media, so maybe you’ve seen this sculpture already, but I wanted to share Keith’s (Keith Nelson Arts) description of the piece he created and donated to be auctioned…… Continue reading This Gorgeous Sculpture Brought in More than $2000 for Bras for the Cause