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"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind." William ...

We all know how much I love this fudge. But it is not just the "fudge" that makes this company so much fun, the owner also has a b...

Happy World Thyroid Day. If you feel something say something. Be sure to have your Dr check your thyroid during your exams. If you ever face...

I have learned a lot these past couple of months. I have learned what matters to one person does not matter to the next. I have learned that...

These little hands will accomplish something big one day!

Want to make a difference in this world? Start by raising amazing kids! It's easier than you think. I hate to be that parent that blames...

By:  Kendra Thornton Spending time on a summer getaway with your husband and children can be a lot of fun. And preparing well in advance f...

BRCA Gene testing has been around for quite some time, every year the process becomes easier and easier. Currently in the news Angelina Joli...

As a Mother we wear many hats, sometimes it is tough, sometimes it is stressful but MOST of the time it is the most rewarding job you will ...

My incision is healing so wonderful on my neck and soon you will not even notice I had my thyroid out and besides my achy body nothing else ...

I always try to have a positive outlook in life. I used to really believe " Everyday can be a Good day " I even wrote a post abou...

The 1st of the Month will always be special to me; today marks my 1 month being cancer free and my baby girl turns 2 months old. Happy 1st o...

I love doing arts and crafts with my daughter so the other day I was loving the warm weather and bummed we couldn't go out since my baby...

What would you do with $5000? Starting on Monday, April 29th, Pampers is kicking off the season of Spring with a celebration of the ways ...

"We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives " John F. Kennedy

Wow 110 years is a reason to celebrate! Just like you whenever I think of crayons these 8 original Crayola crayons come to mind:  ...

I have a wound on my neck and a wound on my stomach and the first week I was alone with my two girls all I wanted was to make an egg sandwic...

"Once you reach your true happiness everything else in life becomes very simple."

I feel like I need to accomplish something big. Since I feel like I have been given a second chance in life and my purpose isn't yet ful...

"Let go of any people, place, or situation that does not let you be at peace."

For anyone who's ever had a baby I am sure you can relate to this. You have your beautiful baby and walk out of the hospital excited to ...

I am starting to believe that Cats are not the only ones that have 9 Lives. After I received my results I was in shock. I could not believe ...

My sister bought me Yogi Throat Comfort Tea to help with my throat after my surgery and it really helped with the discomfort. I went thro...

I met with my endocrinologist yesterday who was able to get my results from Yale. All three nodules on my thyroid were Papillary cancer, how...

I am glad to say my surgery on Monday went really well. Everyone at Yale were amazing. They showed compassion and understanding and did ever...

Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit, Happy 1st of the Month! Today is the day I have been waiting for the past 6 months, today I have my surgery for Thyro...

"In this journey called life it's a blessing to know that any battle we may face we do not need to face them alone."

How lucky am I?! :) HAPPY EASTER!!!

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving." Albert Einstein 

"Always embrace today and the people around you." 

Great Song!!!

"Stress does nothing but age you!"

"Laughter leads to nothing but good things!"

"Streghten isn't something anyone can give you, it's something you must teach yourself to protect yourself!"

Last week I had the pleasure of going to Yale for my pre op appointment and I actually felt really good after my appointment I walked in bei...

"The most important relationship you have is with yourself!"

My little leprechauns :)

My cancer has affected a lot of people and I know it. I like to think I am an overall happy person. I try to look at life straight on, I use...

"The secret to being happy is to live in the moment and to not worry about tomorrow until tomorrow!"

I have this amazing baby is my arms and all I keep thinking about is how could I have cancer in my body, how could this baby have been in my...

"If you let go of what's holding you back you will allow something bigger and better in." My Girls My Life

Friday morning I awoke with the fear of how could I ever love my baby girl who I would meet that day as much as I love my daughter who is 4....

It's the final count down. Baby number 2 will be here tomorrow. Sounds surreal I know! The feelings I am having are all over the place. ...

I started the month of February with the mind set of looking to do some healing and allow peace in my life and I must say although I still h...

"There's nothing more beautiful then a love a Mother shares for her child"

We all have this misconception that if we do good for someone we shall get it back and most importantly those who do good deeds should neve...

I always loved Ash Wednesday, I am not sure why. Maybe it is because the next event it leads to is Easter which is my all time favorite holi...

Super Bowl is here and since it's the 2nd biggest eating day of the year I thought you may enjoy this easy 3 ingredient bean dip.  ...

Today in my quest of healing I attended a service at our church that was a healing for the "throats" . At first I thought it would...

My life is not what it was 4 months ago. My life changed a lot and I have a lot of things in my life that I set aside and never really dealt...

My baby girl due in 4 weeks vs my daughter when she was 4 days old. I think these sisters will look alike!

"Stop looking for other people's approval, at the end of the day you need to do what will make you happy regardless of what others ...

"Enjoy what life has brought you today instead of worrying about what life will bring you tomorrow!"

My lil one and me feeling baby girl kicking! Amazing feeling!

January is Thyroid Disease Awareness Month ! Don't let your symptoms go unnoticed. I thought my low vitamin D and increase hair loss was...

"True strength is learning from what the past taught you and to accept and appreciate who you truly are today."

"True happiness is to...enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future." L. Seneca

It's official I booked my c-section for March 1st and my thyroid removal on April 1st. They say great things happen on the first of the ...

These two have been through a lot with me and they are my motivation to keep it together, be happy today and help me look forward to tomorro...

Happy 2013 Everyone!!! Although I have many great things to look forward to this year; a new baby, and being cancer free. I was super excite...

"All of us every single year, we're a different person. I don't think we're the same person all our lives." Steven Sp...

Wishing you all sweet things for 2013!

2012 has been a rough year for most of us. I have been through a lot  and learned a lot about life these last 12 months and feel like I am r...

"If you want to heal the body you must start by healing your mind" 

Merry Christmas Everyone!!! I hope today and everyday you surround yourself with the people you love and those who love you for e...

"Being happy today means you are not allowing your worries of tomorrow to get in your way!"

I encourage all my readers to take a moment and pray for all those affected by the horrific act that took place in Newton Connecticut on Fri...

Know someone who LOVES chocolate? Need an idea for a holiday gift? Then check out  Fat Ass Fudge , yep the same Fat Ass Fudge that has been ...

Wishing you and your family a WONDERFUL Holiday!!!

Remember NO MATTER what your life experiences make you who you are! Don't let hard times break you!

I met with one of the best Thyroid Cancer Surgeons in Connecticut yesterday at Yale New Haven Cancer Center and he and his staff were amazi...

I am meeting with one of the highly recommended Thyroid Cancer surgeons in Connecticut at Yale New Haven Hospital tomorrow. The nerves are s...

With the chain of events that has been going on I came very close to canceling my daughter's 1st kid birthday party but then thought a P...