I remain the luckiest person I know. As a pancreatic cancer survivor, I am blessed to celebrate the anniversary of my Whipple surgery each year.…
Being Thankful for Whippleversary Six
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This has been a great week for me. Which means there is hope and good luck ahead for YOU. On Monday, I received my first shot of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.…
Reflections on Our Better Selves
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Two years ago, we wrote about the courage and grace of Jim Valvano. During his losing battle with pancreatic cancer, he served as a role model for us all.…
Read moreMaking Hope Long-Lasting
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Today’s post is dedicated to a couple that is near and dear to me. Both parties have undergone several medical issues over the years. Now the male of the couple is dealing with especially difficult heart issues.…
Read moreInspiration Through Videos
Over the past few months, I have been writing pieces that appear on Thrive Global. That site was founded by Huff Post’s Ariana Huffington. Today, let’s highlight the importance of inspiration through videos. …
Read moreJim Valvano ESPY Awards Video
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To me, there are three tremendous videos of presentations by those suffering from a terminal illness. Today, we cover Jim Valvano’s speech at the 1993 ESPY Awards show.…
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