Thankful for Nurse Carol


My admiration for nurses began when I was 5 years old. I was brought to the hospital to have my tonsils taken out. I remember three things most: being in a room with several shiny cribs, that I was the only little girl in the room with other pediatric patients were, and my nurse:  Nurse … Continue reading Thankful for Nurse Carol

Cinco de Mayo = My Cancerversary


Three years ago today, my thyroid--cancerous nodules and all, was removed.  During the "whole body scan" a few months later there were no errant tumor cells and the tumor marker in my blood work came back negative.  Throughout the last 266 days of blogging, I've thanked many of the people who had some role in my diagnosis, … Continue reading Cinco de Mayo = My Cancerversary

A Reception


Have you ever been to a doctor's office, approached the reception desk, and felt as though you were imposing on the person behind the desk?  Especially if there is a glass partition between you and the person who's meant to be greeting you.  Honestly, the time spent waiting your turn when a doc is running … Continue reading A Reception