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It was probably 10 years ago when I heard these words from Ruth Haley Barton, The best gift we give to the world is a healthy and whole you. I knew that was a significant statement, but I didn’t fully grasped the depth of it until I received my cancer diagnosis. Health and wholeness is always something we have to fight for. It doesn’t come easy. There are many things – both in the world and within our own hearts – that work against us. We need all the support we can get. This weekly newsletter is meant to help provide that. May these stories, poems, advice, and encouragement provide some of what you need.
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 62
Mary and her advance “Yes” One of the things I have done over the past few years – to help make Christmas a bit more
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 61
A Not So Merry Christmas We have all heard it…… this season is not joyous for everyone! And it’s true! If you are struggling financially…If you are
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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?
