I know I spoke briefly in the Glossary of Terms about the drains that I have been carrying around for the last 11 days but I feel as though they are annoying enough to warrant a full post. The drain tubes start somewhere inside my chest and are about 2 feet long with clear, plastic... Continue Reading →
Sponge baths and the art of doing nothing
I am a busy person. My fiancé will be the first to tell you that I take on too many things, have too many responsibilities and over commit myself on too many occasions. As much as I hate to admit it (and please, no one tell her I said this), she's right. I happily over extend... Continue Reading →
A Glossary of Terms
There's lots of words and terminologies that come with every new situation and in the last few weeks there have been a whole host of new words to learn, or sometimes even old words with new meanings. I thought I would list a few now and probably add to this list as the...(not going to... Continue Reading →
A day of firsts and lasts
In a regular old work week when Friday rolls around I couldn't be happier to see work in the rear view mirror and a cold beer up ahead. Get me out of my closet sized office and away from the sound of screaming 4 years olds that's behind a door inches from my face (literally).... Continue Reading →
“If this is God’s plan God is a terrible planner” and other amazing cards I’d be thrilled to receive
I have been beyond overwhelmed and blown off my chair by the amount of support and love that I have felt from the people around me. My closest friends and family are obvious, they have been the peanut butter to my jelly, the Mac to my cheese and the nipple to my breast (too obvious?).... Continue Reading →
In the beginning
In the beginning it was fall 2015. One of my favourite times of year with cozy clothes, changing leaves and Halloween. At some point during the fun fall thing there was also a lump. I WebMD'd the hell out of that lump. To the point where WebMD told me that I probably had MS, Lupus and... Continue Reading →