Discussing Chemotherapy with Children

Once you move past the point of telling children about FBC, it is important to tell them that you are always available to talk about it with them: anytime, anywhere.  A general rule of thumb is to let children initiate conversations; however a little prodding doesn’t hurt. For example, you could ask:  “Have you been… Continue reading Discussing Chemotherapy with Children

Silver Lining Book: Syrie Maugham

A very dear friend dropped by the other day  to give me a foot rub (yes, she gave me the most thoughtful and incredible and heavenly girlfriend FOOT RUB) as well as the most wonderful gift: She gave this beautiful book to me, she said, because “you should have lived in a different era” (i.e.,… Continue reading Silver Lining Book: Syrie Maugham