WiseMindedLiving

Sharing my journey _ one story at a time.

About me:

My journey over the years included heartache, challenges, and deep grief. However as I move through middle age, I am learning my path has also been full of love, joy, and resilience. And where I go next is up to the Universe!

This blog includes my experiences with having both my daughters dealing with life threatening illness, my career as an educator, and navigating my own health crises. Luckily, I have lots of living to do and many more stories to share.

  • Positively hopeful…

    We are hopeful that this will be our last long stay in Vancouver.  Ryleigh and Chloe continue to show such courage as they adapt yet again to another home, another routine, and another healthcare team to get to know.  Ryleigh is scheduled for an autologous stem cell transplant. This is not a cure of her Read more

  • A New Start…

    A new look can help transform your inner self. Ryleigh decided to try a new look and as a result she feels like she can take on the world — it renewed her spirit. She is excited about starting school (she has been away for almost 3 years!). Even though the remicade is not showing Read more

  • Going on a Vacation….Home!

    Twenty days in Vancouver – we are finally heading to home. This year we have spent more time in Vancouver then we have in Vanderhoof. All three of us are as excited about going home as we would be going on a vacation. We only have about a week at home and then back to Read more

  • A Blue Day….

    The sky was blue, the sun was shining, and we went to visit the Pacific Ocean – yet something else that is blue.  It suited my mood today — just feeling a bit on the sad side of things.  Not depressed – just glum.  As much as I try to view each day with a Read more

  • Change

    I have come to realize that change in my life is not a hurry up and happen but a process that I have to embrace and live the best way that I can. Ryleigh was discharged from the hospital 3 days after her surgery. We were all very excited at the progress she made.  Her Read more

  • Embracing the grey!

    I was in one of the hospital corridors early this morning just taking some time to myself. A neurology resident that took care of Ryleigh last time we were here. He noticed me and said hello. We had a good chat as he noticed that both girls were in the hospital the past couple of Read more