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Overcoming Obstacles in Life

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**Today's post is courtesy of Rachel and hits close to home. I'm ready for a year of no obstacles but in the meantime, I will keep plugging away and soak up the sunshine!** When each one of us looks back on our lives, what do we expect to learn? Most will say a robust life full of achievements along with a passionate family. Those are beautiful dreams and we can all make it possible with planning and determination. Motivating ourselves to be stronger individuals is a learned experience that Continue Reading

Breast cancer diagnosis and questions

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In case you missed my last post, I found out in October that I have breast cancer.  Here are some of the questions I have gotten over the past few months.  Finding out you have breast cancer is a terrible roller coaster of emotions with a whirlwind of doctors appointments, procedures, and waiting for results.  Did you find a lump or feel something?  No, I felt nothing at all, even when they identified that it was a 2cm size lump. I felt fine and had no signs whatsoever of having cancer. Continue Reading

Why getting a mammogram is important; my journey with breast cancer.

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A mammogram is very important, as it basically saved my life. If that is the only sentence you read in this post, I am OK with that.  Have you had yours recently? Go call and schedule yours now.  Here is a little bit about my journey with breast cancer. In September I had a routine mammogram done, just as I do every year.  In October, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.  In December I had surgery and now this week,  I will start radiation. It's been a whirlwind, to say the least.  The Continue Reading

The Common Problems Many Runners Face

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There is nothing I love more in this world than waking up bright and early and going for a run. When I was in high school, I ran track and cross country up until my senior year. Running is not only a great way to relieve stress, it is also a great workout. It keeps you in shape, doesn't require any equipment, and unlike going to a gym, you can run anywhere at any time. Here Are Reasons to Love Running Longevity  Running has been known to increase longevity. Every one hour of running can Continue Reading