By Erica Baldwin 38-year-old mom of one human person and one fur baby, wife, and chronic illness survivor. Living isn’t for the faint of heart! My life as a quitter I have a (not-so-surprising) confession: I have zero endurance. I don’t do the hard things. Basically…I’m a quitter. I may give off the illusion of…
Category: Surviving Cancer
Don’t Say That! What-Not-To-Say When You Don’t Know What to Say.
What to say to someone with cancer? Actually, you don’t have to say anything at all! Ever considered that? Smiles, prayers, flowers, Edible Arrangements!! (my personal favorite!) are always appreciated. But words….words are tricky. Use with care. Have you ever been in this fix? You hear distressing news……you are sad and shocked. You think for…
How to Help Your Friend Survive Her Fight Against Cancer
On Friday, February 3, 2012, I waited anxiously all day for “the call” from my doctor to give me the results of the biopsy I had had on Wednesday. I was hoping to hear something during the day on Friday, but dreading it at the same time. When “the call” finally came, I had already left school…