Category Archives: journey

Time in a Bottle

Posted on September 19, 2016 by inmycorner

My hair is just starting to grow back. Right now, however, it looks like fuzz, almost goose down. It’s not right. I’m thinking I’ll shave it off to let the new hair breathe. If the new hair EVER comes in. … Continue reading →

Posted in appreciation, attitude, autumn, inspire, inspriation, journey, ovarian cancer | 15 Comments

The Tourist

Posted on August 4, 2016 by inmycorner

She was a tourist, folks did say She stood on Toronto’s street Her hat in hand, her smile was free She knew that soon, she’d eat! She was a tourist in many ways A foreigner in this place Through different … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, adventure, cancer, courage, journey, personal journal poetry, Poetry, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Dear Stacey: Here is your list of things to do today

Posted on May 2, 2016 by inmycorner

Make bran muffins – heavy on the flax. Cut hair short – but keep it stylish! Clean David’s room – and add a touch or two to make it your own. Eat well – lots of veggies. Get ready emotionally … Continue reading →

Posted in appreciation, attitude, cancer, journal, journey, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

One year today

Posted on September 16, 2015 by inmycorner

It was one year ago – today (figuratively speaking) when my world was turned upside down. I remember the blood rushing from my head, the feeling of nausea, and words spinning so frantically that nothing was audible. Well, almost nothing. … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, diary, family, inspiration, journey, personal journal | Tagged Barrie, cancer, chemo-therapy, courage, diagnosis, doctors, Dr. Jessica Singh, family, friends, history, hope, inspiration, Jason Dodge, medical, medicine, new life, ovarian cancer, Royal Victoria Hospital, strength, support | 35 Comments

The Bell Toils for Thee

Posted on March 27, 2015 by inmycorner

I had walked past it several times already but hadn’t thought much about it. It was as unobtrusive as it was firmly attached to the wall at the entrance of the chemo suite at Royal Victoria Hospital’s Regional Cancer Care … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, journey, non-fiction, personal diary, Poetry, prose | Tagged bell, cancer, cheering, chemo, hope, inspiration, John Donne, Royal Victoria Hospital, Simcoe County Regional Cancer Care Centre, support, therapy, Ward Charlebois | 9 Comments

The message revealed in the lyrics

Posted on March 20, 2015 by inmycorner

“Beneath this snowy mantle cold and clean The unborn grass lies waiting For its coat to turn to green The snowbird sings the song he always sings And speaks to me of flowers That will bloom again in spring” Read … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, appreciation, cancer, journey, music, Personal, Poetry | Tagged aging, Anne Murray, child, grass, hope, lyrics, meaaning, message, music, nature, promises, snow, snowbird, songs, spring | 6 Comments

Silver Threads

Posted on March 18, 2015 by inmycorner

Tiny bits of tinsel tumble to the ground I look at myself in horror and realize what I’ve found Bits of silver and bits of grey that made my healing clear Have taken leave of my head and headed out … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty, cancer, journey, non-fiction, Personal, Poetry, Story | Tagged age, bald, cancer, chemo-therapy, grey hair, hair-loss | 14 Comments

When all is said and done

Posted on March 16, 2015 by inmycorner

When all is said and done, what do I do? I am terrified that I will slip back into my life of day-by-day. I am terrified that the pace of life will pick up. I am terrified that I will … Continue reading →