Category Archives: philosophy

Now that – would have been tough to swallow!

Posted on July 28, 2016 by inmycorner

“How are you feeling, Stacey”, Candy (my oncology nurse who is more like a friend at this point) asked me yesterday as she cleared me for my fifth chemo treatment today. “I feel well, Candy” I replied with enthusiasm and … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, appreciation, cancer, Cancer Journey, challenges, Dr. Singh, education, food, philosophy, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Scene One: Act One

Posted on July 12, 2016 by inmycorner

Preamble: In the early hours of the day, the players stand waiting They know not their lines, their verses, their roles Yet – they wait. The morning doves set the stage for the performances that will unfold What will happen? … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, advice, attitude, life's lessons, personal story, philosophy, Poetry, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Hopeful: To be full of hope

Posted on April 23, 2016 by inmycorner

I got the call yesterday afternoon at 3:00 pm. I almost didn’t answer it as the call display read, “anonymous”. Usually that means a telemarketer, someone telling me I won something, or a courtesy call from some bank wanting to … Continue reading →

Posted in appreciation, cancer, Immunotherapy, personal journey, philosophy, Princess Margaret Hospital, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Purpose

Posted on January 27, 2016 by inmycorner

The days when I wonder what my purpose is Are the days when I know I’m alive It is cancer’s ghost which makes me see My reality with wide-opened eyes Awakened from my slumber deep I question every thing … Continue reading →

Posted in advice, appreciation, cancer, challenges, philosophy, Poetry, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Why do I write?

Posted on December 21, 2015 by inmycorner

“I’m off to write my blog,” I explained to my 12 year-old David this morning. He had risen good and early to capture every moment of his two-week vacation from homework and volleyball practices. “Will you read it to me … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, appreciation, attitude, blog world, peace, personal diary, philosophy | Tagged blog, cancer, dance, therapy, writing | 8 Comments

My Bucket List – in Name Only!

Posted on October 29, 2015 by inmycorner

It was a great day. The kind of day when you stop and sit for a while, you realize that the smile you are wearing has been on your face for several hours. You are not sure when it started … Continue reading →

Posted in Bucket list, cancer, life, opportunity, philosophy | Tagged bucket-list, campaigning, geneology, Iron Nation Barrie, Jan, Make A Wish Foundation, opportunity, Parkinson's Society Canada, Pierre Trudeau, politics, Rob Ford, Stephen Harper | 18 Comments

When I Grow Up

Posted on October 25, 2015 by inmycorner

When I grow up I’d like to be…. A tree – so that I can branch out further and basque in the sun longer A bird – so that I can fly away to where I want to go with … Continue reading →

Posted in life, philosophy | Tagged nature | 6 Comments

A Snoopy Kind of Day

Posted on October 23, 2015 by inmycorner

“Stacey, looking at your paper-work and all you and your family have been through this past year – go for it! Do things while you are healthy and can enjoy life.” At first, I was very happy to hear these … Continue reading →

Posted in attitude, cancer, inspiration, journal, life, optimism, Personal, philosophy | Tagged appreciation, beauty, brother, cancer, Charles Schultz, Charlie Brown, courage, family, Fridays, life, life-insurance, long term disabiiity, optimism, routine, slow down, Snoopy, statistics, term insurance | 13 Comments

Who am I?

Posted on September 29, 2015 by inmycorner

I am not cancer. I am not a threat. I am not contagious, judgmental, or rude. I am not selfish. I am not cruel. I am not self-centered. I am neither fatalistic, nor pessimistic. I am not naive. What I … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, diary, inspiration, life, personal journal, philosophy | Tagged cancer, caring, character traits, dependable, determinination, friend, gentle, hope, inspiration, life, loyal, mother, thoughtful, wife | 11 Comments

The Firewall

Posted on August 8, 2015 by inmycorner

This summer, cancer walked behind me. Today – it walks beside me. I don’t want it to walk in front of me ever again. And so – I put up a firewall between cancer and I. That way, I can … Continue reading →