funny bone

You’re never too young to learn “how to” look at the bright side… or make lemonade… or be glass-half-full. My Mom really had the most amazing way of getting through the toughest stuff with her uncomplain-y attitude and ability to add a little levity to anxiety-provoking situations.  No matter how many times Mom visited the ER… or went through surgery… or lasted through chemo… or got stuck with nasty needles — she’d be more worried about making things okay for me than anything else.

Like Mother, Like Daughter ??

Unfortunately I didn’t inherit all of her optimistic genes and she forgot to leave me her rose-colored glasses. But as I juggle my struggles (which are so unimportant when you compare them to health struggles), I try to minimize the drama and maximize the comedy in order to honor the memory of my Mom. When I’m able to make a patient in the ER laugh — or make myself laugh when I least feel like it, I’m channeling her. Obvi.

Making The Most of HALLOWEEN —

When I saw the photo on Pinterest of the Little Tyke wearing an Ice Cream Truck Costume over his wheelchair, I knew I’d just have to post it.  Let’s hear it for his creative and caring parents who are teaching him how to “find the funny, even when it hurts.”  YAY Super-Parents! GREAT JOB! Really, WOW! You help put the world into perspective for all of us —

And in just the kind of way my Mom would’ve loved.

Miss you Mom… (and starting to crave sunflower seeds, ahaha…)