November is the month that we give thanks as a nation—we recognize the veterans in the beginning of the month and by the end of the month we are feasting with friends and family for Thanksgiving—-or in my family it’s the season of the HUNT. The rut is on and my dad, brothers, in-laws and […]

Moments & Matter November 2023

December 4, 2023

I don’t know why I’m writing, this. When I asked Shannon who my audience would be, I was met with a dramatic silent pause (Very rare for Shannon. The silent part, I mean.) and a forehead crinkled “I really have no clue” look that I’ve only witnessed on her after making for myself and consuming […]

Whim of Tim–A caregiver’s perspective

December 29, 2022

This is my truth:  I matter nothing to most people, and I matter everything to some. Matter more…  Yesterday I had my 14th bone marrow biopsy. My husband, Tim and I drove the two hour route down to Mayo, Rochester from our home in Eau Claire, WI. The same route we did four and a […]

Shannon’s Cancer Journey

December 20, 2022