Journaling was Recommended

Unfolding life, one post at a time.

September 2025

  • Same

    It’s been a while, hasn’t it?So much has shifted, yet in some ways everything feels the same. No biopsy after all…. a relief I didn’t realize I was holding my breath for.My husband is walking with a cane now, a small but meaningful victory.There’s a potential job on the horizon, though the long two-hour commute… Continue reading

  • The Power of Your Presence

    I want to see you. because beside you the world loses its edges and time forgets to move.Your presence is a soft, fierce quiet that sends me soaring;your energy charges me and makes me brave.You keep me going. You make me feel alive. Continue reading

  • My old Job

    My old job just opened again, the one just 30 minutes from my home. It’s under new management now. Funny enough, the manager running it is the same one I was originally supposed to work with when I first got the position. Then she left, and I ended up with someone else. Someone tough to… Continue reading

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  • Navigating Healthcare Referrals: A Patient’s Journey

    It’s Wednesday, and I still don’t have an appointment for my biopsy. I had been told to expect a call by today, but no such luck. At lunch time, I called Dr. S office.“No, ma’am, we don’t have the referral just yet,” said the kind administrator. “But let me go ahead and set up your… Continue reading

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  • Doctor Appointment

    At 4:15 p.m., I went in for a short notice doctor’s office visit. They called me into a small waiting room where the nurse checked my weight and vitals…120/60 blood pressure, 100% oxygen, and a resting heart rate of 52 bpm. “Looks good,” she said with a smile. “Dr. C. will be with you in… Continue reading

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  • Waiting

    Because writing is therapeutic, I return here to share my thoughts. This past weekend, I found myself lost in reflection. A recurring health issue has resurfaced, leaving me in limbo as I wait for results and the feedback that will shape what comes next. A biopsy is on the horizon, and my mind wrestles with… Continue reading