Pursuing Happiness? Upgrade to Joy
In the pursuit of happiness, I have filled my life with many things. Some I regret, some were wonderful gifts, […]
Press into Liberty
July, the month we celebrate liberty. We wave our flags, shoot off fireworks, and host cookouts. We proudly blast our
Cruise Camp Mak-A-Dream
“Bon voyage!” These shouts echo in the ears of passengers as their cruise ship shoves off from port, the familiar
I Survived Ovarian Cancer!
Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day. I am an ovarian cancer survivor. I had observed the ravages of cancer and
12 Steps to Spiritual Wellness (Even During Illness)
March is spiritual wellness month. I don’t believe that it is a coincidence that it usually coincides with the liturgical
Love Is…(9 Acts of Love Recounted by Cancer Survivors)
Love—romance, flowers, hearts, chocolates and Valentine’s Day. But is this really love? I asked my fellow cancer survivors the following
Survive Life’s Firestorms (Without Smelling Like Smoke)
A firestorm blasted my world. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Firestorms—those unexpected, devastating losses that disrupt our lives. It
Embracing the light of Christmas While Navigating a Crisis
Everywhere I go I am reminded of Christmas: lights twinkle, trees sparkle, bells chime, shoppers scurry and Christmas carols ring
BEAT Ingratitude this Thanksgiving
Do you find it hard to be grateful? Sometimes the challenges we face make it difficult to feel thankful. When
In Her Shoes
We are women. We love shoes. Our closets are chock-full: stilettos, flats, platforms, sandals, flip-flops, tennies, boots, athletic shoes. For