Posted October 12, 2021
It’s okay to not be okay… October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For many of us, kids especially, we associate breast cancer awareness with pink ribbons, community 5k walks and runs, and a powerful sea of women, moms, and families proudly standing up and advocating for visibility for this disease.… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Parenting, This and That
Posted April 30, 2019
Every year, when I prepare to write these posts, I find myself taking some time to look back. This week (yesterday, if you want me to be specific) marks the three-year anniversary of my preventive mastectomy. Those of you who have followed my journey or been through it on your… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted October 28, 2016
I first met this week’s Prairie Wife of the Week 7 years ago when our sons attended the same preschool. I was immediately drawn to her vibrant personality, intelligence, and tell-it like-it-is attitude. We spent most of our time together being those obnoxious women who are always laughing too loud.… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted September 12, 2016
A few fellow Wyoming bloggers and I gathered up this Summer to chat and offer support to each other. This blogging gig is full of ups and downs and it really helps to have people that understand your journey, and can offer sage advice, tips and tricks. During the meeting we… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted April 29, 2016
Today is the day, it is my Preventive Mastectomy surgery day. The day that’s been written on my heart for over three months. April 29, 2016 This week has been hard. It’s been full of tears, deep breaths, extra snuggles and kisses, phone calls and To-Do lists. On Tuesday I… Read More »
Categories: Mastectomy Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
