The Healing Chronicle – Volume 60
The God kind of rescue. In many ways, the story of Christmas is the ultimate rescue story. We naturally couch it with beautiful trimmings and talk of joy and celebration, and there is ample opportunity for all that—provided we truly understand and embrace the promise being offered. But we don’t always see the call to […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 59
Give thanks even here… even now… Here we are, just a few days from celebrating Thanksgiving, and many families have the tradition of sharing something for which they are grateful. We do it every year. And most of the time the list is easy to come up with, but what if it has been a […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 58
My return to Mayo Clinic It is with heartfelt gratitude that I share an update on my health journey: I am thrilled to report that I am going on 18 months cancer-free! I have always wondered what it would feel like to say that. I’ve rejoiced with others when they have made similar proclamations, and now […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 57
Buying the donut without the sprinkles. I know this was meant to be funny, but it actually points to a very important truth and that is: getting and keeping a healthy routine is really difficult. I wish it weren’t, but staying on the straight and narrow is the battle I face every single week. Perhaps you can relate. […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 56
Where do I find my peace? In our Resilience group last week, one of our fellow warriors risked a deeper level of authenticity by admitting she hadn’t yet experienced much peace amid her struggle with cancer. She then wondered aloud if she even truly knew what peace was, or what she should reasonably expect. Her […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 55
Learning how to face and embrace… the uncomfortable path to healing. Living with a debilitating disease presents an undeniable truth: personal healing and growth are only unlocked by accepting and engaging with unavoidable discomfort. The human tendency is to seek ease, but the reality of illness demands constant vigilance, effort, and adaptation. When we attempt […]
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 […]
