Monthly Archives: February 2010

Acceptance

Today, I’m tired of being bald… well, almost bald. I’m pretty sure it’s time to cut the last few remaining long hairs and accept it. I’m more convinced than ever that acceptance can be one of the most exhausting things ever. I’ve been browsing through Hodgkin’s patients’ blogs and sites this morning and am both...

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Being Humbled :: A Prayer Service

Sometimes the hardest part of being sick is letting people do things for me. Initially it was hard to watch my family take over things like the dishes, the laundry, taking care of the kids, picking up prescriptions, going to the grocery store, etc. It’s been hard for me to accept things like people bringing...

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Cookies, Haircuts, and Milestones

I finally got the call… Nothing big. Just a “see you on Thursday” and an appointment time. For me, though, it was much bigger. Sure, this week has been fun despite the waiting. Baking Valentine’s Day cookies and getting the kids haircuts. A little taste of normal. But when I got the call from my...

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