As I have mentioned a few times, this year promises to be challenging. Two imposing mountains are in my view. The most intimidating and overwhelming mountain is the growth in Cailyn’s tumour. Being Cailyn’s advocate requires me to use my project management skills. If the desired outcomes of this project weren’t so critical, the […]
I am so thankful to have this way to communicate what I’m feeling but I’ve definitely struggled with what to write over the last couple of weeks. I am not creative enough to think of another way to express how entwined my fears and concerns for my daughter are with everyday life… and, because these fears […]
The girls started school yesterday and I think the balance of emotions was more positive than negative! They were definitely looking forward to seeing their friends but they were both a little anxious. I think this had a lot to do with “the unknown”. The unknown is always a little uncomfortable, especially when it brings work, projects, tests and marks!! We have […]
A little over a week ago, I participated in a care-giver luncheon, hosted by BrainWAVE, a pediatric brain tumour program created by the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. This type of event helps care-givers like myself to connect with other care-givers walking along a similar path. It is a very special experience for us attendees […]
My first “real job” occurred the summer after I graduated from my Masters in Statistics. It wasn’t exactly a “dream job”… although it produced great fodder for learning and success. My Dad prevailed upon his VP of Manufacturing to accept me at one of their plants as a summer student. His desire was for me to […]
I’ve learned that it is very rare to find someone who is thrilled with every card in their hand of cards. My older daughter is no exception. In November 2012, Cailyn learned that we weren’t going to be stopping her weekly chemo regimen in two years. Considering that she had been doing weekly chemo since […]