Supporting One Another + Low-Dose Lung CT Program at ARH January 19, 2024 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin This was a hard week. Just before the new year, my mother found out she had a very large ovarian cyst and was referred to an oncologist. After...
The Appalachian in All of Us: Meeting the Need January 12, 2024 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin January is one of my favorite months. It’s when I sit down and plan my goals for the upcoming year and reflect on the year that has passed. I...
It’s About More than Weight January 5, 2024 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Like many, I am excited to be starting 2024. The new year, as well as my sweet daughter, has provided enlightenment and a more positive attitude. Recently, my daughter called me to discuss...
The One-Year Anniversary: Back to Myself December 29, 2023 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin I am almost in ONEDERLAND! (under 200 pounds), and while I was thrilled when I weighed in today, I didn’t feel much like celebrating. Today is the first anniversary of Michael’s passing...
Thinking Pink: Focus on Mammograms and Breast Cancer Prevention December 22nd, 2023 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin For those of us that celebrate, it’s almost Christmas! If you had told me even a few weeks ago that this close to Christmas and the anniversary of Michael’s...
Committed to Improvement: Sharing My Bad Habit December 15, 2023 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin So, there is one thing in my life that is very unhealthy and yet I have not addressed it-- I am a smoker. I’ve been smoking regularly since I was 19...
The New Angela December 8th, 2023 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin I won’t be sharing an update from my weigh in this week, as I saw Dr. Yost on Tuesday and sadly, my weight was no different than it was the previous week. I'll be back...
Experiencing the Firsts December 1st, 2023 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin After some time off and fun with my family, it is good to be back at work and counting down to the holidays. Though I enjoyed Thanksgiving, it was difficult, and I missed Michael so...
Thanksgiving November 22nd, 2023 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin This is the time of year when families and friends all over the nation gather together to celebrate beingthankful. As a member of the Cherokee Nation, Thanksgiving Holiday was not one that Michael reallyloved, but he always...
Colonoscopy: Take Care of Business November 21st, 2023 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Well, I finally had my colonoscopy done. If you feel that I’m not very excited, you would be right. This is one of the procedures that most individuals do not look forward to,...