by Kathy on September 20, 2016 · 0 comments
in Accountability, Anxiety, Change, Coping, Exercise, Family, Game Changers, Journey, Life, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Then and Now, Time, Transformation Tuesday
Two years ago we walked in honor and memory of our loved ones who died by suicide. Two years ago I was new to being a coach. ?? Two years ago I was learning to navigate life with moderate generalized anxiety disorder. ? Two years ago I struggled to live what I claimed my priorities […]
by Kathy on June 28, 2016 · 1 comment
in Bereavement, Communication, Coping, Courage, Family, Forgiveness, Friends, Game Changers, Grief, Healing, Hope, Inspiration, Journey, Life, Loss, Love, Music, Pain, Parenting, Peace, Reality, Relationships, Sadness, Sensativity, Song Lyrics, Theater, Transitions
Every now and then I find a song that touches my heart and soul so deeply that I cannot stop listening to it. Even less often I find a story or a soundtrack, in this case both, that has the same effect on me. This is Hamilton. It’s only been about a week since I starting […]
by Kathy on April 17, 2016 · 4 comments
in Abby, Bereavement, Birthdays, Blessed, Bob, Coping, Faith, Family, Gratitude, Grief, Healing, Inspiration, Life, Loss, Love, LTYM, Memories, Milestones, Molly, Neonatal Death, Parenting, Peace, Siblings, Time, Writing
Happy 8th Heavenly Birthday, Molly Marie! Eight years later, time goes by fast Got my memories and they will last I try to keep it simple ‘cuz I hate goodbyes I try to keep it simple by telling myself that I, I will remember you and all of the things that we’ve gone through There […]
My surgery on Monday went well/as planned. During my recovery I have felt sore and tired, as expected. I have slept a lot and followed other recommendations from my doctor, including wearing a supportive sports bra, using a pillow to cushion my breast, and early on I used an ice pack and took medication for […]
by Kathy on March 19, 2016 · 2 comments
in Anticipation, Background, Blogging, Chicago, Coping, Courage, Decisions, Disappointment, Expectations, LTYM, Writing
At 41, I am getting better with acceptance. Much of the time I am able to appreciate things and people for what and who they are, as opposed to my expectations for them. Today is the first rehearsal with my fellow Listen To Your Mother (LTYM) 2016 Chicago cast. It is still surreal to me […]
by Kathy on March 18, 2016 · 3 comments
in Anticipation, breast care, Coping, Courage, Cysts, Hope, Life, Optimism, Reality, Time, Waiting
I got the call for my breast surgery (lumpectomy/wide excision) on Monday. It is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. and we need to be there at 5:30 a.m. Excited that I won’t have to wait too long, with fasting after midnight. And being that Bob and I usually get up at 5:00 a.m. to […]