Living Life Over Cancer

Book clubs across the U.S. are engaging deeply with RISE: Living Life Over Cancer. Discover how readers are responding to its powerful blend of memoir and guidance.

This Good Friday, a quiet breath. A new day. Another chance to rise.

Celebrating 200 blog posts, this reflection shares lessons on living with cancer, resilience, and community, along with a new Five Cornerstones Guide to support your well-being.

Listen to my reflections from The Listening Room Last evening, I had the honour of sharing my story at The Listening Room , co-presented by Harbour House and ALCHEMIA Art Workshop. It was an evening when women gathered not only to speak but also to listen to one another’s journeys, struggles, and moments of courage. This gathering was created by Christopher Quigley of Custom Cultured , whose vision for The Listening Room is to offer a space for honest, vulnerable, and caring

Happy Heritage Day! Celebrating the resilience of the Acadian people.

“Sometimes the most meaningful beginning is not a resolution, but a renewed commitment to kindness, presence, and hope.” BJ Aucoin As I step into a new year, my first intention is gratitude. Like many, 2025 carried its share of challenges. Yet, in those moments, there were pockets of love, connection, and grace. There were reminders that even in difficult seasons, beauty still finds its way to us. I choose to begin this year by honouring those moments and holding them close.

Some traditions become woven so deeply into our lives that they quietly shape who we are. For over 30 years, our family has gathered on Boxing Day, a tradition begun in 1996 by my sister and her husband and lovingly continued today by her son and his wife. What started as a simple act of opening their home has become one of the most meaningful touchstones of our family life. Growing up in a family of seven children, this gathering gave all of us the chance to come together, w

These past few weeks have shown me that love is truly the essence of life. As I cradle my grandchild and enjoy the company of my furry friends, I reflect on the invaluable bonds we create. Read more about my Christmas reflection here: https://wix.to/nYh84mB #Love #ChristmasReflection #livinglifeovercancer #GrandparentLove #NewGrandbabyJoy #FamilyIsEverything #FamilyLove #LoveIsTheGreatestGift #ChristmasReflection #MeaningOfChristmas #LoveReigns #ChristmasSpirit #SeasonOfLove

Hope is the greatest gift we can give one another. The holidays often invite both joy and reflection. At a recent Christmas fair, I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Claus. Her warmth reminded me how deeply people are searching for comfort, connection, and hope at this time of year. For many, the season can bring mixed emotions. Some are healing. Some are facing uncertainty. Others are working hard to care for their minds, bodies, and spirits. In those moments, the right messa

Last night, I had the joy of celebrating my Birthday with someone very special in my arms, my sweet grandson. There is something indescribable about holding a tiny new life so close. As I sang softly to him, I was reminded of my own mother and how she would gently rock her grandchildren as she sang. It felt like a beautiful moment carried through the generations of unconditional love and joy. This little guy has changed my world in the most tender way. His presence brings new

I have always loved my Birthdays. For me, they have always signalled a party, a celebration, a reason to gather the people I love. Anyone who knows me knows that I have never needed much of an excuse to bring family and friends together. This year, as I mark another 365 days around the sun, that joy feels even deeper. Since being diagnosed with stage IV cancer, with Google giving me less than five years, each Birthday has become more than a celebration. I choose not to look a

December 3rd has always held a special place in my heart. At St. Francis Xavier University, it is a day filled with pride, tradition, and connection. It is St. Francis Xavier Day and the beloved X-Ring ceremony, a moment that marks a lifelong bond to the X community. For me, this day holds an added layer of meaning. Thirty-nine years ago today, Raymond and I began dating. It was a simple beginning that grew into a commitment that has carried us through almost four decades of

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