Bodies of water, whether lakes, rivers, creeks, streams or oceans, never fail to draw my attention. The lovely Sarah and I were richly blessed to…
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My oncologist gave me the best gift I could have asked for this Christmas. He released me from his care. At almost 11 years since…
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In my post-cancer life I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of being involved in several great organizations, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network,…
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My favorite spot to visit in Washington, D.C., is the National Cathedral. The beauty of the Gothic architecture and the stillness of the sanctuary make…
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BRANSON, Mo. — I can scarcely wrap my mind around the events of the last two days. I’ve been privileged to participate in a retreat…
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I’m not terribly choosy when it comes to making escapes from the real world. I’m equally comfortable and content in the mountains or on the…
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It’s a question I get asked almost every time I share my cancer journey and my passion for cancer advocacy. “Why stay?” Trevor Maxwell, founder…
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“…My story is one of loss and gain. Its also one of faith, or of different, sequential faiths, beginning with my arrogant, unwarranted and since-abandoned…
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As a professional writer, I have long considered myself a storyteller. Few things excite me more than using my skills to tell stories about everything…
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The atrium coffee shop at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is sunlit and relatively quiet. I’m on a break between scans to pinpoint newly diagnosed…