Talking cancer with my 7 year old
Last night, I was lying in bed with my 7 year old and remembering a very similar night almost 2 years ago—the night I was diagnosed. It prompted a discussion about my experience. I’ve wanted to talk...
View ArticleThe 2009 Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day is over. The memories will last forever.
Just settled in with a cup of coffee and an hour to gather my thoughts about the past weekend—my 2nd Breast Cancer 3-Day. It’s hard to put into words the thoughts and emotions of the past weekend....
View ArticleA fun Breast Cancer 3-Day video–Plymouth, Michigan style.
If you are considering walking with us next year, check out this video for some inspiration. I found it on YouTube. I love that they caught the Ta Ta Breast Cancer cheering section pretty close to the...
View ArticleTwo Proud Mommas
My daughter and her good friend have a lot in common. They share their long brown hair, their love of soccer, their energetic spirits, their love of the “The Biggest Loser” TV show and the same...
View ArticleOne more little request
With Representative Wasserman Schultz This is my second post in one week. Pretty certain you’re reading this and running in the other direction wondering what I want you to do now. I know, every time...
View ArticleReflecting on 2010. Looking forward to 2011.
My blog posts are coming less and less frequently. But as 2010 comes to a close, I thought it would be nice to do a little recap on the year. 2010 had plenty of highlights: We had our biggest 3-Day...
View ArticleAnother successful Ta Ta Breast Cancer fundraiser!
Last week we had our 4th annual family rooftop party at 24 Seconds. The weather was iffy making the rooftop party an indoor party. Nevertheless, it was was a huge success–our biggest yet with $1,400...
View ArticleWicked is coming to Detroit!
My favorite yearly fundraiser is approaching. Grab some friends or your kids (older than 8 recommended) and join us for a performance of Wicked–winner of 35 major awards. It’s December 20, 2011 at the...
View ArticleFive years as a breast cancer survivor!
It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years since one phone call changed my life in such a profound way. It was 9:30 on Thursday night, August 2, 2007 when I got the call. The tiny lump that had...
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