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Day 279, Before my cancer diagnosis 12 years ago I used to love Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and the pepper gravy that comes with it. I [...]
October 5, 2016
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Day 247! Fox River Valley Trolley Museum! The 14 year old and I drove up to South Elgin and took a ride on two different electric trolleys. They [...]
September 3, 2016
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Day 240! Today I celebrate 12 years of surThriving a cancer diagnosis. I was diagnosed with Stage IV Tonsil cancer. I have tried to live each day [...]
August 27, 2016
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Day 237. I’m trying to train Jacks. I’ve had 5 dogs. I’ve never trained any of them. My first dog, Fluffy, my Grandpa gave me [...]
August 24, 2016
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Day 230, a mixed emotions kind of day of firsts for me and other people I love with all my heart. Today I watched as my last child went off to [...]
August 17, 2016
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Day 223! Well its pretty, I’ve never been out here to walk around or through it, or sit and contemplate life. It wasn’t here when I [...]
August 10, 2016
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Day 222! Been an insanely busy day! Last child off to Freshman Registration. Haven’t had a Freshman for 14 years! Just about totally worn [...]
August 9, 2016
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Day 216. I saw this sampler pack of Leinenkugel in the store and saw Watermelon Shandy. I thought that might be good on a hot summer day! Today [...]
August 3, 2016
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Today is the 5th anniversary of my Mother’s Death. I have this memory whether real or not of my Mom eating Deviled Ham and also pickled [...]
August 2, 2016
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Last weekend 5 years ago, we went camping for the weekend in Shabbona. My husband convinced me to go, thinking we still had lots of time with [...]
August 1, 2016