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o... on April 16th, I will be honoring the 12th death anniversary of my husband. I'm not sad right now. I am most grateful for the time I...

I have a very generous friend who invites me to stay at her luxurious condo when she leaves town. And every time she offers, I almost...

I have this "idea" notepad that hangs in my shower. Ya know when you get that inspiring idea or remember the one thing you keep...

Sometimes you listen to someone speak, and your reaction is, "Yes. Yes. Yes!" and "So good to know I'm not the only one talking about...

My late husband, Art and Dr. Wolin, the doctor who gave us 3 extra years with Art! Cancer. If you haven’t heard of the word, it’s because...

As my husband passed out, he vomited, and the pizza sauce from our dinner earlier was on the rug. My first thought? "Oh no! Now I'll...

Balance. As a caregiver to my husband, I was super bad at balancing Art’s care, the care of our three kids, and my own self-care. The...

You know when the world seems to crack open for you. All those little baby ideas just align so cleanly that your brain almost buzzes?...

Master these basic rules and creative and unique ways to support your friend with cancer will flow! Rule #1 It's not about you. Keep your...

There is no more self-contradictory concept than that of "idle thoughts." What gives rise to the perception of a whole world can hardly...

Always start your Monday off with a joke. And never take them for granted. Happy Monday! Make it a great day!

It's that time of year when FSA account holders start to scramble to spend the funds in their accounts before year-end. This is me...

One of my college-age sons wants to transfer schools. As a mother, my instinct is to get in there and … taking over! I want to search for...

You want to go beyond paperwork to support your employee with cancer, but what do you do? First, learn what not to say, and second, know...

I bet you think bringing a meal to your friends with cancer is one of the most helpful ways to help– well, not necessarily. But we'll get...

“You’re gonna look great bald!” I said this to a friend of mine who had just told me she had cancer. I cringe every time I think about...

Day 3 After Nathan's Death I woke up thinking about Lisa and feeling super mad at Nathan for the pain he’s causing all of us. It’s easier...

Cards are a great gift for cancer patients. But not all cards are equal! Sending cards to a friend with cancer can be challenging and the...

Her son's death, my rage.

Day One April 21 My youngest son texted me the news. “Nathan’s died.” I called my son. He was crying. Do you know the sound of an 18...

Repost from www.artnagle.blogspot.com April 15, 2009 The day Art died. The vigil started when the four us found ourselves hanging out in...

Next time your friend with cancer needs food, you can skip the cooking! I have a confession to make. When someone asks me to bring...

Podcasts a great escape! 51% of people in the US have listened to a podcast which means, there is so much more to helping a friend with...

This is a repost from Healing Art A Wife's Journey Through Her Husband's Cancer and Into His Death, the blog I kept through both of Art's...