Category Archives: Anxiety/Worry

Longing for Leukemia

In a weird way, I sort of miss having Leukemia. Obviously, it is not with warm-fuzzy feelings, but I do look back on my Leukemia days with a certain fondness. There are actually a lot of reasons I am thankful for that season of my life; I made many new friends who I would haveContinueContinue reading “Longing for Leukemia”

Freaking Out

I am fairly certain I am going to get sued. I had to take a real estate class this past weekend and it completely freaked me out. Essentially, it was some great training inter-mixed with all the possible ways you could get fined or sued. I can’t believe I am still in business. There areContinueContinue reading “Freaking Out”

Poker Tells

“A TELL  in poker is a change in a player’s behavior or demeanor that is claimed by some to give clues to that player’s assessment of their hand. A player gains an advantage if they observe and understand the meaning of another player’s tell, particularly if the Tell is unconscious and reliable.” Ohh. That’s aContinueContinue reading “Poker Tells”

Win-Win

My 15 yr old is taking drivers Ed. He comes home pretty much daily and tells me the horror stories about all the possible ways to die in a car crash. Getting his license doesn’t seem so pressing anymore. We do a lot of quizzing as we are driving around town to prepare for hisContinueContinue reading “Win-Win”

Sensory Break

A couple weeks ago I visited the School where I worked with Special Ed Pre-Schoolers. Of course, this prompted thoughts about how “Everything You Need to Know You Can Learn in Special Ed Pre-School.” One thing I talked with about with the teachers was how overwhelmed some of the children are who don’t speak English.ContinueContinue reading “Sensory Break”

“Re-Purpose”

I wish i had some other literature to back up these principles I am about to throw out there. But, alas, I think I will just ramble for a bit and see if anything profound comes to  mind. When I have to go looking for “readings” to support what I feel God leading me toContinueContinue reading ““Re-Purpose””

Hardihood-ness

Fear is tricky. In my life, it mostly comes out sideways. During the day it manifests itself in grouchiness, a short fuse and low tolerance for people and things that don’t go my way. Lately, it has also manifested itself in my sleeping hours, or should I say, “non-sleeping” hours. For the past week orContinueContinue reading “Hardihood-ness”

“Fretting”…my new favorite word

“Do not FRET. It leads only to evil.” Psalm 37:8 Since “fretting” seems to be one of my personal signature sins, I have read hundreds of verses that remind me to be anxious for nothing, not worry about anything, pray about everything and for God’s sake (and my own, probably), DO NOT FEAR. But “doContinueContinue reading ““Fretting”…my new favorite word”

Be still my heart

I am talking to myself, here. You can listen if you want. I had terrible, strange dreams last night. My first night home from what was, hopefully, my last night in the hospital.  The overriding theme of my dream was that I took my son to Wendy’s for dinner and after I got my foodContinueContinue reading “Be still my heart”

Wonder Woman and the “Old Normal”

When I was diagnosed with Leukemia we were forced to adjust to a “new normal.” We have been working on that for almost 4 months. We are getting pretty good at living this new normal. However, in about a month, when i am done with  Chemo and hopefully done with hospital  stays, we will againContinueContinue reading “Wonder Woman and the “Old Normal””