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Interview with In Her Shoes Narrator Julie Stein
21
Jul
Self-Care According to Bucky, the UW Mascot
Self-care is often last on the list of priorities for busy women. Bucky, the UW mascot, would like to share a few thoughts on this subject since July is self-care month. He is assisted by a few of his comrades displayed throughout the Madison area during Bucky on Parade. Let’s help Broadcaster Bucky get the […]
29
Jun
A Season of Quarantined or Cocooned?
Frightened, bewildered, and shut away—the hallmarks of this quarantined season. I don’t understand why we’ve been engulfed in a pandemic and why so many people suffered the loss of loved ones and livelihood. The following verse has challenged me: Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and lean not on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5 NKJV) “Trust […]
5
May
Stop—Listen—Ovarian Cancer Whispers
Have you heard the whispers of ovarian cancer? Stop. Listen. Despite my background in oncology nursing, I had missed an ovarian cancer whisper—nausea. Over the course of a few months in 2006, I experienced several bouts of nausea, but I dismissed them as the flu. Fleeting thoughts of ovarian cancer crept into my mind. But […]
13
Apr
Arise from Your Past Season and Shine
It was time to organize, pitch, and clean. The disarray of my physical environment was interfering with my productivity. I’d start a writing project, but I couldn’t maintain my focus. So, I stuffed garbage bags with stacks of mail and magazines, deleted thousands of emails, shredded paper, and rearranged closets. But decluttering my physical surroundings […]
19
Mar
A Woman’s Courage to March On
I never met my Great-Aunt Lucy. She wasn’t famous. But she lived a life marked by courage and adventure. When WWII rocked the world, the Red Cross recruited nurses. Great-Aunt Lucy responded to the call as did her nursing classmates, graduates from the New York Post Graduate Hospital. They were quite a public-spirited group. Aunt […]
13
Dec
Christmas on Chemo
In 2006, my Christmas letter neglected to tell the tales of brilliant, talented, and amazing children and pets. Instead, I dropped a bomb–I had ovarian cancer. Bald, fatigued and in pain from chemotherapy, I had to lay aside my usual baking and Christmas decorating traditions. I needed to simplify. What could I delete from my […]
24
Oct
4 Steps to Upgrade from Anxiety to Excitement
My heart raced. Why was I dreading what should have been a fun celebration? Several months ago, my book, In Her Shoes: Dancing in the Shadow of Cancer, was released. With a friend’s help, I organized a book launch party in my home. We prayed, planned, and prepared. Every detail had been taken into account. But when […]
11
Sep
Fighting Cancer During Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Interview with channel 15 ovarian cancer
7
Sep
Surviving Cancer and Chemotherapy
“Today my guest is Joanie Shawhan, and she shares how she lived through cancer and chemotherapy.” Cynthia L. Simmons Heart of the Matter Radio
