Writing prompts

 Getting sons through high school as first priority (able to stand on their own)

Living during repeated medical treatment s and yet another surgery.... 

Working from chemo chair, 

stopping to walk to river on way to Dr. Appt., 

Handling the boys' childhood and teen anxiety and emergencies from hospital bed and couch. 

Planning, funding and enjoying beach trips no matter what's happening with you. 

Learning to accept help from those you are trying to help.Added difficulty for someone who declared her Independence at 6 months of age. 

Being a supportive daughter, sister and friend!

From Kelly

Having Having tough conversations

Celebrating victories
Feeling isolated from the world
Trusting doctors
Advocating for yourself
Making HARD life-altering decisions
Having your mom by your side
Wisdom gained
Saving graces
Making plans even when the future is uncertain
Things that bring joy
Joys that have been lost (such as cooking)
Handling physical pain
Keeping a sense of humor
Cancer during COVID
How has this situation changed your relationships? Are they more deep? Have some fallen away?
How has this situation changed/crystalized your priorities and values?
Celebrating victories
Feeling isolated from the world
Trusting doctors
Advocating for yourself
Making HARD life-altering decisions
Having your mom by your side
Wisdom gained
Saving graces
Making plans even when the future is uncertain
Things that bring joy
Joys that have been lost (such as cooking)
Handling physical pain
Keeping a sense of humor
Cancer during COVID
How has this situation changed your relationships? Are they more deep? Have some fallen away?
How has this situation changed/crystalized your priorities and values?

 tough conversations