About Me

I’m Kathryn, a three time cancer survivor, who despite the craziness and desperation of each event, have never let the disease define me. My last bout (in 2024) was definitely the hardest but after the shock of the diagnosis and first surgery was over, I galvanized myself into action and walked forward…only forward. That’s not to say I never had a step or dozen backwards but the goal of survival was what I walked toward every day.

In my other life, I’m a virtual high school academic counselor, a yoga teacher, a dog mom and a plant based chef. I currently live with an elderly retired greyhound, Gilley, and a young rescue golden doodle, Max. I’m a believer and include chats with God and prayers of thankfulness every day (sometimes all day) to my daily living. My recovery last year was nothing short of miraculous…divine intervention. To think it was just good science is shortsighted especially since my oncologist gave me 3-6 months to live.

I am writing this blog to offer other cancer patients and their tribes hope and the idea that cancer actually does have “silver linings” or “wisdom.” These pearls of goodness don’t show up at first because the fear and horror of the situation rule. It’s later, when you’ve fallen into a routine of treatment or after treatment is over that you can have a little understanding of the circumstances. God’s plan and how it all possibly makes sense that you’re sick is a slow process. I was determined not to let the disease take over the rest of my life and cast me in some kind of victim’s stance because I am NOT a victim. I am a grateful survivor and there is a world of difference between the two.

Thanks for stopping in! I hope my posts can bring light to the murky opaqueness of this mind numbing disease. I welcome comments and questions. If you don’t care for my content or otherwise have a problem with this blog, no worries. I wish you well as you move on to other blogs that resonate better with your life. This is a positive blog so please, snide remarks not needed.