Take Heart Hi, sweet friend. One of the unexpected blessings of this journey has been the kindness of so many people checking in on me. Everywhere I go—church, the boutique, the grocery store, even walking through town—I hear many of the same questions. Instead of answering them one at a time, I thought I’d answer them here. Thank you for praying for me, encouraging me, laughing with me, and reminding me that none of us walks through life’s hard seasons alone. So…let’s have a

There is one little soul in our house who has taken her new job very seriously. Her name is Dory. If you’ve never met her, she’s our dachshund with a sweet personality and an even bigger love for food, naps, and making sure I never leave her sight. These days, she’s become my full-time chemo nurse. If I move to the couch, she moves to the couch. If I head to the kitchen, she’s right behind me—just in case I accidentally drop a snack. If I close the bathroom door, she’s patien

There is something about cancer that quietly changes you. Not all at once. Not dramatically. Just little pieces at a time. One of the hardest pieces for me has been letting go of control. I miss work. I miss serving the people who walk through the doors of Serenity Spa. I miss creating, planning, helping others, and yes… I even miss making money. For someone who enjoys staying busy and solving problems, sitting still has been one of the greatest challenges of this journey. Du