Category Archives: health and wellness

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

I Don’t Want You to Be Lonely

Posted on July 6, 2016 by inmycorner

It is that time once again. The last time I sat in this chair I was flying solo.  It’s not bad to be alone. There is always such a long wait between blood work and my oncologist’s appointment.  And I … Continue reading →

Posted in appreciation, children, family, health and wellness, illness, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Do you know why today is so great?

Posted on December 16, 2015 by inmycorner

I woke up to snow this morning, wishing that Kevin would neglect to bring a coffee and wake me up to go for our walk.  I was tired.  I listened carefully for sounds of his feet on the kitchen floor … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, appreciation, attitude, cancer, challenges, faith, family, health and wellness, life, personal diary, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

I can’t wait!

Posted on November 25, 2015 by inmycorner

It isn’t even noon yet and I have had such a wonderful day!!!! I have: shared a coffee with my husband, made for me especially prepared breakfast and lunch for my youngest boy and received a warm hug of appreciation … Continue reading →

Posted in appreciation, attitude, health and wellness, health care, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

I DO!

Posted on July 22, 2015 by inmycorner

“Who wants to do aquafit this morning?” “I DO!”  I said. “Who wants to go for a walk in the woods?” “I DO!” I said. “Who wants to scale down and up that cliff?” “I DO!” I said. “Who wants … Continue reading →

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It’s Jan!

Posted on July 20, 2015 by inmycorner

So – I’m pulling out of my driveway today to purchase that black tar paint stuff – you know – the kind you use to paint your driveway so that it looks like new asphalt – when I see this … Continue reading →

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Do you want to talk?

Posted on July 20, 2015 by inmycorner

When I need to most – I don’t talk. It’s when I am suffering that I withdraw from the public.  I know that’s wrong.  It’s just human nature, I think.  We reach out when we feel stronger to accept help. … Continue reading →

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Escape from Alcatraz… did you know?

Posted on July 4, 2015 by inmycorner

“What do you want to do today”, I asked of my youngest boy David. “Play Settlers of Catan, Mom”, he replied excitedly. The saw hummed outside the bedroom window – our neighbour was building a new deck. The birds chirped … Continue reading →

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It was time to step it up!

Posted on May 26, 2015 by inmycorner

Tuesday Fitness with Vandie First walk with Kevin Then “face” the step class Would I be okay – sore arm, sore tendons, no sleep last night… Maybe I shouldn’t go. After all, it’s only been five weeks since chemo and … Continue reading →

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What a pain!

Posted on May 13, 2015 by inmycorner

Yesterday I had a pain in my shoulder. I thought it was cancer. Then, I remembered I had used hand weights during fitness class. The day before I had a pain in my liver. I thought it was cancer. Then, … Continue reading →

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