I could smell the smoke from halfway across the campground. I knew it wasn’t any of the smoldering campfires from the handful of campers here. It was the cigarette smoke that I once found so comforting, but now only related to death and illness. She was standing, partially hidden, … Continue reading
I’ve been preoccupied with death lately. My Mother continues to wage her battle with terminal cancer while we try our best to carry on with our lives. Depression and helplessness hang heavy in my heart, especially while I am back at my home hoping to get our house sold. … Continue reading
Ten minutes into the movie Blackfish, I was in tears. Knowing full well what the movie was about, I hadn’t expected it to have such an immediate and profound effect. Beginning with questions following the death of veteran Seaworld trainer Dawn Brancheau, Blackfish became much more than a mere inquiry. The … Continue reading
I watch her sleep, which is often. She loves to be touched, and although her eyes remain closed her smile lets me know that she is at peace. The nasty cancer-monster has reared back his fist and slammed it into my family’s heart. After being told that Mom’s lung … Continue reading
This week, Jeff and I were out sailing on Lake Lanier when my phone rang. It was a friend asking if we were in our powerboat, and if so, could we give them a tow. It seemed their like, hundred-million dollar boat had, once again, crapped-out on them. This is … Continue reading
Click HERE for our VIDEO Sitting on my very own toilet upon our arrival home, I realized the meaning of “sea legs”. The room was spinning and I felt like I was coming off, as Jimmy Buffet so eloquently put it, “God’s Own Drunk”. Am I home or still on … Continue reading
With the Fight for Air Climb behind us, we are packed and ready to leave on a new adventure. this one will have us sailing in the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas. We will be taking lots of photos to share when we return, but I don’t expect we’ll be … Continue reading
Well, even if I don’t win any medals, I’m gonna have a great looking butt come summer! This training has been a wonderful motivator for me to work my lungs and body. And every time I come home from training, I am reminded of how fortunate I am to be … Continue reading
I’ve been going to Resolution Fitness in the 191 Peachtree Bldg now for a couple of weeks. After my first experience with the workout, I seriously pondered the wisdom of making such a commitment. A 5-week training course to whip me into shape to complete a climb up 52 stories … Continue reading
YAY!!! I am elated to report that my Mom is In Remission!!!! Yep! Her lungs show no spread of that dreaded “C” word! This has been a long and emotional journey for my family, and it was with a huge, collective sigh of relief when we learned the news. It … Continue reading