I also shared a bit of my story on the storytelling website To Be Told – you can read it HERE.
Category Archives: Thankful
21 years and a re-post
Below is the post I wrote on this day last year. It’s now been twenty-one years. I continue to be thankful for the fact that I’m among the survivors and for all that I’ve learned in the process.
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| ©Billy Howard Photography (1994) from the art show & book Angels & Monsters: A Child’s Eye View of Cancer (find it HERE on Amazon) |
Twenty years ago today, my oncologist confirmed that all of my scans were clear. Thirteen months of chemotherapy behind me, and loads of possibility and unknowns ahead. I was officially in remission, off-therapy, and a cancer survivor*.
14.mai #thankfulthree
Three things about today…
- I enjoyed an evening at home, something that doesn’t happen often.
- I was happy to have nice weather so we could walk to pick up the boys from school.
- I am thankful we were able to accomplish several major items on our To Do list.
What are your three positive things about today?
Mother’s Day 2014 #thankfulthree
Happy [American] Mother’s Day from Norway!
- I am thankful I have two lovable, rambunctious boys who call me mommy.
- I’m so glad they have a dad who doesn’t just tell them that a man should love, honor and respect his wife, but demonstrates it for them every single day.
- I’m grateful for sweet gifts (including coffee, of course), a nice morning walk (we didn’t let the drizzle stop us!), and lunch in the city.
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| I love these boys! |
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| During our walk this morning |
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| Gifts from my boys |
9.mai #thankfulthree
Three things about today…
- I enjoyed going for a long walk this morning with Zack.
- I liked seeing the sun after so many days of rain.
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| This photo was taken while we were out walking today |
- I am thankful that it is Friday and that we have some exciting things coming up over the next few days.
What are your three positive things about today?
7.mai #thankfulthree
Three things about today…
- I enjoyed spending the day off from language class with Zack.
- I was proud as we watched William score a goal in his football (soccer) game tonight.
- I am thankful for rain that is washing away some of the pollen.
What are your three positive things about today?
6.mai #thankfulthree
Three things about today…
- I enjoyed helping a friend unpack after moving last week.
- I liked creating something new for dinner.
- I am thankful for boys who are learning how to worship God.
What are your three positive things about today?
5.mai #thankfulthree
Three things about today…
- I enjoyed having coffee with an American lady we recently met at language school.
- I liked going in to pick up Daniel at school and being greeted by him with enthusiasm, a hug and a kiss.
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| Daniel enjoying some outdoor play time during William’s football practice last week |
- I am thankful for a good day in language class. I really felt like I learned some useful things today.
What are your three positive things about today?
4.mai #thankfulthree
Three things about today…
- I really enjoyed our 5-mile walk, including sitting for lunch at the spot pictured below.
- I liked watching parts of Daniel’s adoption video. A good reminder of how far he has come!
- I was thankful that the boys got to play outside with their friends for a couple of hours.
What are your three positive things about today?
3.mai #thankfulthree
Three things about today…
- I loved waking up to nothing on the schedule
- I enjoyed eating ice cream while walking by the water in Tønsberg
- I was thankful that Zack took the boys for a bike ride so I could rest a bit
What are your three positive things about today?