Winning The Lottery

Finally sitting down to type after a day of making brunch, getting my hair cut, cleaning our side-by-side, spraying down our garage floor, washing laundry, vacuuming, delivering a precious tooth to the DNR, and listening to the retelling of an incredible story. Some...

#RelayForLife

May 20, 2021 Dear Friends and Family, Nearly 1 in 2 Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. That means half of our family and friends will hear the words “you have cancer” at some point in their lives. This has been heard...

The Truth About Fear

Last week I set out on a quest to do something adventurous with my daughter and conquer a fear. I have a tremendous fear of heights! Where does one go for such a quest? Tree Go. That’s right, one looks to the trees! Those tall giants that sway in the wind and...

Somethings are hard to share

May 17, 2021 Trying my hand at journaling again, mostly because it is part of the program (Grief Share). I do want healing – to clear my ever foggy brain – so I better give it my best try… I am to describe what I miss most about Melanie. The first...

The Empty Nesters

Like the rest of the world, COVID-19 is the backdrop of this series. Episode 1 – Leaving the Nest Our season opener has Daughter buying her first home – a fixer upper, a diamond in the rough.  Even though she will just be up the road, the struggle is real...