Unexpected triggers hit me when I feel great, so I never know how to handle them. Does this ever happen to you? I am ok if I go to a cancer fundraiser because I know something there will trigger me. But the trigger that hits when I’m out enjoying myself is a real challenge. My heart races, I become lightheaded, and I often cry—no easy explanation for…
When did you last have a good belly laugh? It’s definitely time. We are living in a scary era right now where a little levity can go a long way. The phrase “laughter is the best medicine” is commonly stated but is it true? Do you laugh often? Do you feel better after a good belly laugh? I do. Have you ever been in a situation…
(A personal reflection of the friendship I shared with Kerrie Valdner-Flynn) Last week was a sad week; cancer took away a close friend. But life-long friendships never die. While cancer may have taken Kerrie, it did not touch our relationship. It could not erase the beautiful memories I have of a fifty-year-plus association. I feel lucky to have Kerrie as a lifelong friend. We go as…