Michael Holtz

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  • Surviving Thriving

    The Awesome Responsibility of Sharing My Story

    I got a phone call out of the blue today, while I was driving home from Nashville, where I’d been with colleagues at our state…

    September 12, 2015
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    Taking Aim at My Bucket List

    I’ve been pondering my bucket list for the last week or so. In April, the lovely Sarah and I will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary.…

    September 7, 2015
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    Living ‘Over the Hump

    The following is excerpted from my speech at the Subway Race Against Cancer Team Captain Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday, August 27, 2015: I found out…

    August 27, 2015
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    The Music in My Mind

    I have a soundtrack playing in my head, especially during moments when I’m alone. In the car, at home, in the office, wherever, there is…

    August 17, 2015
  • Giving Back Gratitude

    It’s About Hope, Always

    I’ve had a big week celebrating my “second birthday.” It was a week filled with friends, cake, coffee, burgers, tattoos and more love than any…

    August 16, 2015
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    More Than Tattoos

    There are no coincidences. The longer I live, the more I’m convinced it’s true. As part of my celebration of the three years since Dr.…

    August 15, 2015
  • Gratitude It's Not Harder Than Cancer

    Book Excerpt: The Day of the Pathology Report

    Today, August 14, marks three years since one of the pivotal moments of my life: when my surgeon, the amazing Dr. Greg Midis, told the…

    August 14, 2015
  • Gratitude It's Not Harder Than Cancer

    Celebrating the Hands That Saved Me

    Today, I celebrated the gift of my surgeon, Dr. Greg Midis. I took a cake to his office. Magpie’s lemon raspberry. Layer upon layer of…

    August 14, 2015
  • Gratitude It's Not Harder Than Cancer

    Observing My Surgery Anniversary

    For the next few days, I’m going to feel like Oprah or Ellen. I’m bestowing surprises in observance of the thrid anniversary of my cancer…

    August 13, 2015
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    My First Book Signing

    Held my very first book-signing event at my church Friday night. Why at church? My family at St. John’s has been vital to our lives…

    August 11, 2015
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