At the beginning of 2024, I put a very scary dream into the short-term future: publish my first book. Over 15 years ago, I turned to writing to help me document and cope with my breast cancer diagnosis. Even before that, I found writing to be my favorite way to communicate. I was always able to articulate my thoughts and feelings better in written form, than verbally.
I didn’t know how I was going to reach this goal of publishing. I didn’t know what the end result would look like. I just had “a knowing” that this year was the time for it.
15 Years ago today, I received the phone call telling me I had cancer. In many ways, I was still a baby. We were ready to start a family, but instead, I started chemo.
I look back at the past few weeks with a full heart at how great it feels to have my book in the world.
I waited patiently for the first copies to show up on my doorstep. I had envisioned this moment for years, what it would feel like to hold my words in my hands. The books were finally delivered......
This week Brielle and I crossed off another hard 2024 goal that we crushed together! I was a beaming proud Momma as I watched the determination on ....
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Here I sit, at my writing desk, while staring out the second-story window into our backyard.
I am home; in my writing room.
Next to me is the new bookshelf I found. Arranged on the shelves.....
What was I thinking? A road trip through multiple states over two weeks with my parents and daughter. Quickly I learned with proper planning and research this would be a magical experience for us all.
Since today is #NationalCoachesDay, I thought I’d share a little about why I chose to become a coach.
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