The Healing Chronicle – Volume 54
One of the Hardest Parts of the Journey.. Advocating for Yourself It’s an exhausting reality for many cancer patients: navigating complex medical decisions while simultaneously managing the emotional and physical toll of treatment. There are moments when the demands—from appointments and treatments to advice from well-meaning loved ones and medical professionals—keep piling up, leaving you […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 53
When you become weary in your well doing… This week my message goes out to brave-hearted warriors, who are weary of the protocols, exhausted by the treatments, and tempted to cash in their chips. Our cancer battle demands relentless persistence, and sometimes, the sheer fatigue of “well-doing” becomes a heavier burden than the disease itself. […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 52
A season of mourning… I couldn’t bring myself to writing a profile this week. My mind has been preoccupied with all the things happening on the world stage over these last few days. I am still trying to gain my footing, and I always find it helpful to process my thoughts in writing, and perhaps […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 51
On the Journey With… Mzyia Weber Have you ever met someone for the first time and been immediately struck by the grace upon their life? I had that exact experience meeting Mziya this past week. She is a person who has taken everything meant to diminish her and turned it into an avenue for redemption. She refused […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 50
You are not to blame… In my experience, one of the greatest challenges facing cancer patients is self-condemnation. They believe they are to blame for the situation in which they find themselves. And although it may be helpful (even necessary) to take some degree of ownership for one’s poor choices, it is quite counter-productive to […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 49
On the Journey… and learning to wait… This week I thought I would go a bit more personal and share a lesson that the Holy Spirit has been hammering home to me over the last few months. I want to share it here, because in my conversations with my fellow warriors, this is something we […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 48
On the Journey With… Fellow Warriors After a truly meaningful and successful first round, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our second “Building Your Resilience Against Cancer” course this September. I’ve mentioned it before, but I wanted to take this opportunity to elaborate on the inspiration behind the course and how I hope […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 47
Personal Update The Mayo Visit As I mentioned several weeks ago, I had an upcoming visit to the Mayo Clinic for a series of tests to reexamine a suspicious spot they found on my bladder wall this past May. After two days of tests (August 1-2), I came home with the most wonderful news: All Clear! […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 46
Reminding Ourselves… The Body/Soul Connection My recent week-long visit with my mom in Colorado was such a gift. It was filled with stunning landscapes and even more meaningful conversations. I’m so grateful for her enduring mobility and sharp mind. During a three-hour drive back/forth to 11 Mile Canyon, I asked her, “Mom, having lived such […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 45
Navigating the Waiting Game: Three Months and a Suspicious Spot… Personal Update In a couple of weeks, I’ll be heading back to the Mayo Clinic for my three-month check-in. My last visit in May was mostly positive, but the doctors did find a suspicious spot on my bladder wall. Given everything my bladder has already […]