Tag: embracing joy
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I’m a Young Stroke Survivor: Lessons from My Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As I reach for my cereal, I pinch a few flakes between my fingers, focusing intently. “Now, bring it to your mouth, Jamie,” I remind myself. Not my ear, my mouth. Victory! I repeat the process, though to an onlooker, I may just appear a tad slow and frail. Inside, however, my…
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Battling the “Lasts” in My 40s
Get Pregnant Fast When our children are small, we’re often preoccupied with their “firsts”: the first steps, the first words, and how could we possibly forget that unforgettable first tantrum at the grocery store? However, as they grow, we start to face milestones that slip by unnoticed, known as the “lasts.” These include the last…
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What I Understand About Heaven and Hell
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: March 9, 2023 Originally Published: Dec. 8, 2013 On May 30, 2014, life threw me a curveball when I received a diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer. For individuals in my situation, the average life expectancy is just about a year, and my current treatments focus on making this time more…