Looking for Bible verses about hope in hard times? Here are some of my favorite verses that have taken me through struggles with body image, cancer and other challenges. Here are scriptures of hope that have encouraged me. To read my story, check out Blush: How I Barely Survived 17. I hate it when rough […]
Read MoreSeveral years ago, before our loft was littered with Barbie houses and LOL dolls, Mike and I decided to paint its dark, aqua-green walls. But, shortly after agreeing to paint the room, we ran into a snag: I envisioned deep, bold red walls and he wanted light blue. Standing on nearly opposite sides of the […]
Read MoreIt’s been a few months since I wrote a health update. Partly because I launched Unexpected: 25 advent devotionals and fully embraced it. (Which, if you supported this project, thank you! It sold over 800 books and is helping fund my friend Doc’s missionary travels!) A few other reasons I’ve not written an update include […]
Read MoreLaunching this new website today is like winning an Academy Award – except it’s less heavy, it doesn’t involve celebrities, and it is a LOT more colorful! For those of you who’ve followed me for quite some time, you’ve watched this journey evolve. I started blogging in 2009 after my second colon cancer diagnosis. That […]
Read MoreI never know how I’m going to feel today, and how to celebrate my cancer anniversary. I’ve learned over 18 years that there’s no “right way” to celebrate a day like today. Some years I barely mention it, other years (like last year when I wrote “17 Reasons God Meant Colon Cancer for my Good” […]
Read MoreWhat a year, everyone! Wow! I don’t know about you, but I love reading year-in-review posts. There’s power in stopping to look back before zeroing in on what’s ahead. My “one word” for 2018: Trust I’ve chosen a “word” for each year since 2006. Usually around November or December, I’ll hear a phrase or single […]
Read MoreThe lights went dim as small feet tapped up the stage stairs so girls dressed in white dresses and homemade gold halos, and boys holding plastic swords, could take their places. The thump of a bass drum moving out of the way set the tone. Each kid crammed in one by one and found his […]
Read MoreThis is a sponsored post. Salix Pharmaceuticals compensated me for this post. All opinions are my own. Certain product information has been included to meet regulations. Here’s my experience with the product and some colonoscopy prep tips. October 2019 Update: Here’s why I chose to use PLENVU again for my follow-up scan.
Read More“How does it feel to turn 35 years old!?” friends asked me across a conference room table earlier this week. They’re new friends, people I’ve met over the past year through work. People who’ve not lived the past 18 years by my side as I’ve survived colon cancer (although people who would have undoubtedly rushed […]
Read MoreI don’t want to write this post. Not because I don’t like talking to you, or because I don’t want you to read my blog, but because I feel silly. Here’s why: I got a second opinion for surgery from a colorectal surgeon. And not only did my doctor’s second opinion make me stop and […]
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