Besides…if we get lost, we dock somewhere and ask directions," Captain Ron
A year ago today, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL was added to the already way too long list of horrific school shootings. This event hit home as … Continue Reading Remembering a year ago and the 20%
So far 2019 has exceeded my expectations and I am enjoying the peak. I learned to enjoy the peaks as you never know when a valley might come SO talk … Continue Reading I can’t stop smiling!
How do you tell your kids you have cancer? At the ages of 3,5, and 7 the ages my kids were when I was diagnosed I wasn’t sure. The ‘c’ … Continue Reading The ‘Monster’ – I am still winning!
I hate to admit it, but reading to my kids before bed is not my favorite thing, luckily Paul takes that. What I do love to do is lay there … Continue Reading 9 eye family
It has driven me crazy my whole life when people complain of getting older. I guess because I am always the girl that couldn’t wait to turn a year older … Continue Reading Today I turn 36!
Today I woke up numb (again) at what my day had in store – but could vividly hear the crazy morning shuffle. I think Paul told the boys to eat … Continue Reading Pray time – 3rd times a charm!
For a while my mom, sister and I wanted to do a girl’s trip, but the time was never ‘just’ right. Life kept happening…all good things but just never the … Continue Reading {Flashback} Surgery: The first of many Silver lings – San Fran bound!
Two days after being told I have cancer in my eye – I remember waking up optimistically numb. My parents had arrived and Paul, mom, dad and I headed over … Continue Reading {Flashback} It’s official, I have cancer
Many ask, how did I know something was wrong? How did I know what to do? How was I diagnosed? March 19, 2017 – it was an amazing day in … Continue Reading The Beginning: {Flashback} SHOCK, NUMB, WHAT? You are looking in my eye
I had a great follow up with my surgeon and eye team yesterday. My eye continues to stay stable. Stable is all that matters today, I will worry about tomorrow … Continue Reading Foggy Glasses
It’s crazy how you become so focused or distracted on something but then something far worse hits. Many say the hardest part of living with cancer or really just living … Continue Reading One eye down, the pain was gone (I thought) but back to uncharted waters.
What is Enucleation? “Enucleation is the removal of the eye that leaves the eye muscles and remaining orbital contents intact. Enucleation is done under drastic circumstances such as to remove a malignant … Continue Reading Enucleation, there’s no turning back -THANK GOD!
I have kept a personal journal regarding my Dx, journey, struggles, thoughts, feelings and always contemplated sharing. I believe now may be that time. I am forever grateful to those … Continue Reading Uncharted Waters
Mrs Captain Ron 