On April 29th, 2014 my life changed. I was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. A friend who was a breast cancer survivor told me one day I would thank God for giving me this trial to live through. I understand what she meant, and I am thankful for the journey. I have learned so much about my faith and my friends and family who support me. And I will never ever give up my hope of beating this deadly disease. God will bring me through it...of that I am certain.
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Seven Mile Drive
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Kelly and I with our favorite dish….Paella
A page from my personal journal dated Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 Here it is Wednesday already. We had two intense cooking classes today and spent the entire day here at lovely Casa Ombuto. We are also really getting to know and love our chef Laura Giusti. Laura is a wonderfully knowledgable and professional chef. She…
October 14th, 2013 Dear Baby G, Grandma is so happy to see a picture of you in your mommy’s tummy. You are growing fast and strong! You are 11 weeks today and you will be born on May 6th, 2014 just one day after your Uncle Scott and Dominic….if you come on that date! I…
Some days I just surprise myself!
Thirty-five miles with my not so skinny butt perched on a very skinny bike seat on a spring morning in sunny Florida is a daunting idea. Never before had I attempted or seriously thought of taking on such a challenge. But, my beautiful daughter, who works for WWP suggested I join her team. Last Saturday…
Life lessons….things I learned the hard way
Before you begin reading these lessons…please know that this is how I attempt to live my life. I am not always successful with all of them, but I do try. 1.) Let your “NO” be no and your “YES” be yes. If you commit to something, follow thru. Never change your plans because something better…
An Arezzo adventure…
A page from my personal journal dated Thursday, June 10th, 2010 It is already Thursday and our one totally free day here at Casa Ombuto. Awoke a bit later this morning for no particular reason other than…..I could! Showered and readied for our adventure with Kelly and Elizabeth, who were waiting in the cantina eating…