Tag Archives: Fear

Surreal

Waiting for further insight into the latest growth in Cailyn’s tumour has been a surreal experience.  It feels like we’re in the eye of a storm, waiting for the wind and rain to arrive.  Although the timing of this calm has been appreciated – including a long week-end to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends – my awareness that a […]

Still Swimming

It has been a busy few days, starting with a fantastic outing on Thursday evening with Clarky’s Kids to see “Finding Dory”.  Clarky’s Kids is David Clarkson’s charity to support families with children who are treated at Grand River Hospital and who have been, or still are, dealing with cancer.  It was a great break for […]

Unique Presentation

I have just had a most interesting experience with Cailyn.  As her school is preparing for their “Relay for Life”, one of her friends asked her if she would speak about her journey at an assembly scheduled to get students involved in the fund-raising experience. She agreed, and immediately asked me if I would help […]

Just Keep Swimming

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve muttered this phrase to myself over the last few years.  I love the Dory character in “Finding Nemo”.  The wisdom she’s famous for offering is simple, but I think its simplicity is what contributes to its power.  To me, “Just Keep Swimming” means just keep going… make […]