Category Archives: Cancer Journey

What’s in Your DNA?

Posted on February 10, 2018 by inmycorner

“Not to worry, Stacey. I know you are not a criminal.” Well, I knew I wasn’t too. But it still made me review my life with a fine tooth comb and really think hard about whether I should have “released … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, cancer, Cancer Journey, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Thank-you, Mark and Bea

Posted on February 6, 2018 by inmycorner

The floor is vacuumed, washed. The dishes are done. The fridge is cleaned. Washroom scrubbed and family room tidied. It is the day after magnesium. Still I am seemingly quite fragile, after all, it was quite a day yesterday. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer Journey, health and wellness, Living with Cancer, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

Ah, La Pluie!

Posted on June 20, 2017 by inmycorner

The sudden purge of angry skies The sodden path of muck The sonorous beat upon the roof And I become unstuck A burst of lighting in the air An angry crack of words A turbulent ride of feelings fly The … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, Cancer Journey, celebration, challenges, Uncategorized | Tagged camping, cancer, friends, life, Louis, Natalie, rainstorm, therapy, Tobermory | 4 Comments

Overcoming Stage-Fright

Posted on April 18, 2017 by inmycorner

“I need a name for my book, Kevin. I’m stuck on the title. I want it to be positive, yet, to the point.” Kevin and I began brainstorming a host of different ‘puns’ about cancer – cuz we are pun … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, Cancer Journey, challenges, courage, Uncategorized | 32 Comments

Group Therapy

Posted on January 18, 2017 by inmycorner

I attended my first group therapy session today. I am not the same person having done so. That may be good – that may not be good. At this point it just is. What did I think about it? … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, Cancer Journey, ovarian cancer, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Turn, turn, turn

Posted on December 29, 2016 by inmycorner

“To everything – turn, turn, turn There is a season – turn, turn, turn And a time to every purpose under Heaven A time to be born, a time to die A time to plant, a time to reap A … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, Cancer Journey, inspiration, life, life's lessons, loss, Uncategorized | Tagged cancer, Heaven, life, Mother Nature, Pete Seeger, spring, Turn turn turn, winter | 24 Comments

Not Myself Today

Posted on October 31, 2016 by inmycorner

I’m just not myself today. Not sure who I am – but this is not who I want to be. I want to “do”. Instead I sit. I want to be productive. Instead I wait. I want to laugh and … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, Cancer Journey, depression, Uncategorized | Tagged cancer, emotions;, fall, hope, illness, Stacey | 8 Comments

Back to the Drawing Board

Posted on October 3, 2016 by inmycorner

“Thanks for helping me paint, Mom”, said my daughter to me in a truly surprised and grateful voice. “Anything for my daughter”, I replied as I scratched my head. Man. It was itchy. “It must be the new growth”, I … Continue reading →

Posted in attitude, cancer, Cancer Journey, challenges, Uncategorized | 17 Comments

High Anxiety

Posted on October 2, 2016 by inmycorner

I ride the wave, it peaks at dawn Shortness of breath, our swords are drawn Will it be me? Will it be you? Are you my friend – is what they say true? The hour strikes, the time has come … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer Journey, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Eyes Wide Open

Posted on September 21, 2016 by inmycorner

“It’s like I’ve been asleep all summer, Mary”, I found myself responding to a friend’s email this morning. And I think I hit the nail on the head with that one. As usual, Kevin brought me my morning coffee with a … Continue reading →