Three years of anticipatory grief did not prepare me for Ira’s death in July 2023. While my mind occasionally shifted from the present to a fast forward mode into the future, it was not possible to imagine what life would be like without the man I had married as a teenager. When … [Read more...]
Reflecting on 2022 Colorado Brain Tumor Walk & Race
Yesterday (September 17, 2022), our family participated in the Colorado Brain Tumor Walk and Race at Denver’s Sloan Lake. After learning about the annual event, I asked our four sons (Josh, Adam, Aaron, and Jordan) and their wives (Rachael, Rachel, Candice, and Kayla) if they … [Read more...]
Recapping 2021: Living with Ira’s Glioblastoma and Thriving
Last year when I sat down in late December to write my recap story, I sincerely hoped that the pandemic restrictions and concerns would diminish over time. I was sorting out the best approaches to addressing Ira’s glioblastoma diagnosis and how we could adhere to COVID mandates … [Read more...]
The Biology of Belief and Glioblastoma
People who beat the odds of an incurable disease and survive longer than anticipated tend to forge a unique pathway to their wellness. While their journeys use different methods, the survivors opt for a course of action that refuses to accept the doctor’s dire diagnosis. To gain … [Read more...]
Cancer Cookbooks and Glioblastoma
Health is like money. We never have a true idea of its value until we lose it. Josh Billings. When faced with a glioblastoma diagnosis, it is essential to keep the body as strong as possible so it can effectively recover from the standard of care protocol— brain surgery, … [Read more...]
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