by Kandis | May 3, 2024 | Day to Day
One of the things I get asked a lot is, “Are things back to normal?” The quick most accurate answer is the one no one wants to hear. No, things are not back to normal. But rarely do I feel at liberty to say that there are still things that are hard, still...
by Kandis | Jul 9, 2023 | Day to Day, Provision
I forgot to pack red sparkly shoes when I went to the hospital for surgery. Thankfully having my black shoes with some silver threads woven in worked out just as well and after repeating “there’s no place like home” at least three times, I was able...
by Kandis | Apr 25, 2023 | Day to Day
Starting the new cycle of chemotherapy drugs means starting over with new possible side effects and new possible limits. On treatment day and the next day [Friday], I felt amazing. I could participate in meals and family activities fully, which was incredible! The...
by Kandis | Mar 19, 2023 | Day to Day
Yesterday was haircut day in our house. Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, I’ve been in charge of cutting Andy and all the boys’ hair. At first, I wasn’t terribly good at it but it was me or nothing so they let me do it. Now, I can do a decent...
by Kandis | Mar 12, 2023 | Day to Day
Friday continued to be a good day for me and I felt few side effects from my treatment the day before. And because I felt good, I did and did and did some more. By the kids’ weekend bedtime, I was shot physically and emotionally. I wouldn’t say that I put...