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  • Gratitude

    Gratitude Journal: February 7, 2015

    The things for which I am grateful today: 1. Running with Adam Brown. My friend and former business partner messaged me earlier this week asking…

    February 8, 2015
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    Gratitude Journal: February 6, 2015

    Three things for which I’m grateful today: 1. The opportunity to share a brief version of my cancer journey and recruit American Cancer Society Cancer…

    February 7, 2015
  • Giving Back Gratitude

    Gratitude Journal: February 5, 2015

    Today, I’m grateful for my friends: 1. Started the day at breakfast with Zane. Hadn’t seen the guy in several weeks, so it was great…

    February 6, 2015
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    Gratitude Journal: February 4, 2015

    Because there are at least three things for which to be grateful every day, here are mine: 1. World Cancer Day and the news that…

    February 5, 2015
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    Gratitude Journal: February 2, 2015

    There is always, ALWAYS something for which to be grateful. Here’s what went down today: 1. Nan, my editor, has finished with my book under…

    February 3, 2015
  • Fighting Back

    Fighting Back in Support of Insure Tennessee

    Got my first big assignment this week as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). I was asked to write…

    February 2, 2015
  • Gratitude

    Gratitude Journal: January 30, 2015

    Three things for which I’m grateful today: 1. Knowing my boss has my back, especially when it comes to dealing with challenges. This week has…

    January 31, 2015
  • It's Not Harder Than Cancer Surviving Thriving

    Returning to the Front Lines of a Battle I Never Really Left

    One night, I’m standing in a hospital room showing a friend on the verge of colon surgery my colostomy appliance and hoping I don’t inadvertently…

    January 28, 2015
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    Gratitude Journal: January 26, 2015

    It’s been a couple of days. Lots for which to be grateful. Here are a few things: 1. A wonderful weekend with the lovely Sarah…

    January 27, 2015
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    Gratitude Journal: January 23, 2015

    Three things for which I’m grateful today: 1. Annie, the ostomy nurse at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. It was great to see her, and…

    January 24, 2015
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