

The C Word
My Grandpa died of Cancer. Lung to be exact. (My Dad believed the radiation fried his lungs. Always claimed "those damn doctors killed...


A Family Affair......
Hold it all together, everybody needs you strong But life hits you out of nowhere and barely leaves you holding on So when you're on your...


The Final Round
I breathe in and out deeply as I start to write this entry. Its been a while. I know. I will be real and raw. And if any of my family is...


The Tote Bag and Beanie
This is it ....I told myself as we walk into the room. PET scan results are in and he will know how serious this is and what stage he is...


Adenocarcinoma Esophageal Cancer
Our first day at the AIS Cancer Center was today. They have this beautiful floor to ceiling fountain. Its very serene inside. I almost...


Panic in the Hallway
We sat quietly for what seemed like an eternity. Finally I looked over and asked if he wanted me to call anyone. He just shook his head...


The Day My Earth Stood Still
All day long we wait in this hospital waiting for a procedure to be done. A nurse comes in and tells us its time for more blood. His...


"Waiting for Superman"
I was taking pictures of my son Kyren at his football game. It was a Tuesday and my father had called me earlier in the day to tell me he...