: About Me

happily married for 24 years, 4 children,teacher, artist

My passion is ...

reading, lattes, pastry, watching romantic comedies

I know too much about ...

health and the psychology of raising children

My parents always told me ...

my mother told me how pretty i was, my dad told me i could do anything

My childhood ambition ...

an artist and writer

My favorite memory ...

hiking to waterfall at 7 pools, Hana, Maui with my dad

Why I write ...

because i need to, i love to

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

novels, the oldies, Criminal Minds, P.S. I Love You

My first job ...

clerical at the high school, car hopping at A & W

My best moment ...

finding out I was pregnant, both times

My inspiration ...

my family, the one I grew up in and the one I've created

Health & Fitness > Cancer How to cope with cancer

1 of 24

“Cancer”. The pronouncement of the diagnosis is shocking and life-changing. You look at your physician in disbelief, yet he is calm. Denial and fear follow. There are ways to help one cope with such a potentially devastating diagnosis. You may feel isolated, but you will need support. It takes time to absorb the reality of the situation. Take someone with you whom you trust to doctor appointments. You will need the support and, being in shock, you will likely be unable to remember all that the doctor tells you. The person you bring, whether a spouse, relative, or friend should ...

More..

Writing:

• Marketplace Approved Writer
• Helium Charter Member