Category: Just say Node
Fight to the Finish: A Non-Running Story
Once upon a time, there was a girl who wasn’t a runner. She decided one day to start not running and she didn’t like it so much, she kept not doing it. After awhile, another friend started not running with her, and eventually – in January, 2012 – they didn’t run a 5K together: The… Continue reading Fight to the Finish: A Non-Running Story
A Sigh of Relief
You know, there are some verses in the Bible that frighten me. It’s not the ones about the wrath of God, or His mighty arm of justice, or the consequences of sin. I can live with all those. No, it’s ones like this: And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for… Continue reading A Sigh of Relief
Celebrating Life
Celebrate. Remember. Fight back. Four simple words, filled with meaning: joy, pride, sorrow, loss, determination, courage, strength. Tonight was our night to celebrate. To remember. To honor and rejoice. To stand strong with other survivors. To join with others in the fight against cancer. To support those who are working to find a cure for… Continue reading Celebrating Life
Threads of Gratitude: Purple T-shirt Edition
SURVIVOR. I really like the sound of that word. And I don’t mean the TV show, either. That word, “SURVIVOR”, still gives me goosebumps. Still brings tears to my eyes. Still makes my heart overflow with gratitude, love, and admiration. Still makes me remember…and rejoice. It was one year ago – April 14, 2009 –… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Purple T-shirt Edition
Threads of Gratitude: Canvas Stretcher Edition
Last week, I had the opportunity to go to the Nasher Sculpture Garden with my mom and my children. I’ll let that sink in for a minute: I went to an art museum. Willingly. And dare I say I even enjoyed it? And this time I managed NOT to ask questions like “These are all… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Canvas Stretcher Edition
Sweet Sixteen
Dear Matt, On a hot Saturday afternoon in July sixteen years ago, I stood face-to-face with you and made you a promise. I promised to love you – and only you – for the rest of my life. I promised that I would stand by you through all the ups and downs that life would… Continue reading Sweet Sixteen
Deported!
Back in November, Matt was assimilated. He was implanted with a “power port” which would be used to administer the chemo drugs. We know it was really a Borg device that would be used to download the intelligence of the collective and speed the process of turning Matt into a Borg drone. Somehow, despite the… Continue reading Deported!
Threads of Gratitude: Commemorative T-shirt edition
What can I say that I haven’t already said? This week was all about Relay for Life and the celebration of Matt’s victory over cancer. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. Literally. And it even says “Survivor.” What more, honestly, can I be grateful for? I have my husband back. My worst fears were… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Commemorative T-shirt edition
Relay for Life
Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. Welcome to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life – Speer Family style! I’ll be your tour guide through an amazing night of celebration, hope, and life…and through an experience that opened my eyes and impacted me deeply.