A parenting tactic, one I really like, is to suggest to children that the coulds, and woulds, and shoulds be removed from the conversation. This is a magnificent way of redirecting the finger often pointing any way other than inward. I find this to be an interesting parallel now after the passing of my husband.…
Last week was very busy. Bruce had an MRI and we saw the neuro oncologist (NO). Last month he began what they call 5/23. He takes Temodar for five days straight. That is followed by 23 days off. Temodar is chemo in pill form. After what oncologists call the SOC (standard of care), patients then…
I visited my doctor last week. After my exam we talked. She asked how I am doing. She knows my world has turned dark. I shared with her my coping mechanisms. Calm, a motivational site on Instagram, has been most helpful. A quick burst of cheer and positivity, it also offers thinking messages. I’m rereading…
A couple of weeks ago I was asked this question by a well-meaning acquaintance in the grocery store. The question came after I told him Bruce had surgery. I didn’t mention there were two, that twice they’ve cut into my husband’s skull. He cares. People care. I understand this. What ISN’T understood is that glioblastoma…
As with most things in life, we often find good and bad. Today will be about the good. When I share my feelings about our new situation, I know it can be hard for you to read. So many people do not know what to say, and I completely understand. I do. While we hope…
Shortly after Thanksgiving, I deactivated my FB account. I could not post, share, or like anything, anymore. I could not engage in other social forums, either. I do not disrespect those who do; my choice is not about people who share there. This is about me and me only. People behave according to what is…
finding merle 