Midwestern Mommy » 2008

Cancer Update

*Updated update (Thursday) - another cat scan scheduled for today. This time to look into the chest at lymph nodes. Possible surgery for another biopsy depending on cat scan. There is a part of the colon that hasn’t been getting enough blood flow. There is also a mass around that part of the colon. They don’t know if […]

Cancer

Cancer. That word scares the hell out of most people — especially those who’ve watched loved ones battle such an evil, unyielding force. The mere mention of the word has always made me shiver. But yesterday one of my biggest fears were realized. Yesterday I found out that I have cancer too.
I’d gone to an […]

Step away

Lately, I’ve notice something saddening.
My bond with “the boy” seems weakened. We don’t play like we used to. We don’t act silly together anymore. And I’m missing him. I crave time with him. I’ve gotten so into this blogging thing (writing for other blogs, my own and a few other projects) that I feel distracted when I’m with him. […]

Men in trees

One of Seth’s favorite things to do is climb the tree in our front yard. He loves to sit on his favorite branch then peer down at us “little people” as if to survey his kingdom. A few weeks ago, when he heard we’d need to trim some branches, he was worried he’d lose his prime spot. But his […]

Why I won’t be at BlogHer this year

In a few days, hordes of women will descend upon San Francisco for BlogHer. Many will party like rock-stars. (’Specially the women who are away from their children for several days.) There will be laughter, girl shrieks, lots of fun, cool swag, and probably sprinkles of drama/controversy thrown in for good measure. And I’m gonna miss it. […]

Shelter from the storm

This incredibly touching post is from a dear blog friend on the anniversary of her mother’s death. She wishes to remain anonymous.
“What do you mean you don’t believe in God?!”
My mother was angry. Very angry. I was 17 years old and being a smart ass, arguing about an existence of a god with her.
“I […]

May the “farce” be with you

Some people will notice that many a St. Louisian (but not all mind you) pronounce words like “forty” as “farty.” Highway “forty-four” is “highway farty-far.” A “fork” is a “fark.”
So it came as no surprise today when my Star Wars-obsessed son, who was rubbing balloons on his head then sticking them to the walls, exclaimed, “Look […]

Tell me a story…

Years ago, my sister-in-law Nic was telling me about the “100-word story.” The premise behind the exercise is to tell a story in 100 words or less. There’s even a website devoted to the practice.
Its actually alot of fun to start pulling together your own story when you’re forced to be so economical. (But then again […]