Monthly Archives: November 2009

thankful

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Emily

This year, as the Thanksgiving weekend comes to a close, it is essential to stop and actually “give thanks.” It is the eve of the anniversary of my diagnosis. Today is even my “MRI-iversary” – marking the date which, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Life After Cancer | Tagged anniversary, depression, diagnosis, MRI, Oscar, survivor, Thanksgiving, turkey, window boxes | 5 Comments

finally one of the cool kids (and all it took was a little bit of cancer)

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Emily

This past week I found myself feeling, well, off. My last post explains pretty plainly why this now-rare storm could of ill feelings settled over me. During the nine years that I have worked in child welfare, I have – … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, Life After Cancer, Work | Tagged black boots, booty-shaking, child welfare, Courtroom K, Dan Barry, diagnosis-versary, Double-Oh-Seven, First Descents, Fridge, Hottie Bucks, magic, survivors, winter | Leave a comment

there’s something wrong with this picture

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Emily

Panic – mild and fleeting, but noticeable nonetheless – paid me an unexpected visit early this afternoon. This seemingly unshakable feeling of optimism and positivity has cloaked me for months now. I have felt invincible, buoyant. It’s been amazing. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Life After Cancer, Work | Tagged cancer, child abuse, child welfare, children, cornflakes, injustice, panic, time, Work | Leave a comment

honoring it all

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Emily

Last night, over margaritas and enchiladas, I said to my husband, “I feel so good. Is there something wrong with me?” Working his way through his flight of tequila, he smiled and said, “Maybe it has to do with being … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, Life After Cancer | Tagged Alli, anger, bloodwork, calm, check-ups, CVS, dog park, enchiladas, end-stage, First Descents, Fridge, Grim Reaper, Jackson, Lucy, margaritas, Mike, optimism, ovarian cancer, pelvic exams, Planet Cancer, strength, tequila | 2 Comments

a virtual high-five for my beloved phils

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Emily

Today, the interweb is filled to bursting with musings on the bittersweet end of the Phillies’ amazing 2009 playoff run. But I just had to add my two cents. The sentiment seems fairly universal: gratitude, with just a tinge of … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Philadelphia | Tagged Philadelphia, Phillies, WFC, World Series | Leave a comment

on becoming a cancer fairy godmother

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Emily

Last night’s brutal Phillies loss makes Friday seems about a million years ago. Perhaps I should have made an attempt to commit that day’s thoughts to writing earlier, but now – Sunday afternoon, with time further warped due to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, cancer, Life After Cancer | Tagged cancer, daylight savings, diagnosis, fairy godmother, fear, First Descents, Imerman Angels, Phillies, recurrence, uncertainty, Zen-like, Zoloft | Leave a comment

HALLOWEEN/WORLD SERIES GAME THREE

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Emily

It was a brutal night for the Phils, but we had huge fun with the gang (including Lucy and Marley!) in Narberth.

Posted in Baseball, Family, Humor | Tagged Amelia Earhart, devil wig, Halloween, Lucy, Marley, Narberth, Phillies, World Series | Leave a comment