Cancer is not Ageist – March 2015
Draft written by Shannon and posted by her mom, Gretchen. Obviously, by now people know that anyone can get cancer. Young, old, cancer doesn’t care. However, what people may not realize is how...
View ArticleTalking in my sleep – Mar 1, 2015
Draft by Shannon, posted by her mom, Gretchen. You know how sometimes after you wake up, you friends will giggle at you and remind you of the hilarious things said while sleeping? This is even better...
View ArticleNew Chapter – Mar 6, 2015
Draft by Shannon, posted by her mom, Gretchen. Now that I have made it through the most critical period of survival, I have to figure out what comes next. Thankfully I have an incredible support at...
View ArticleMiracles – Mar 6, 2015
Draft by Shannon, posted by her mom, Gretchen. I’m very happily home and may or many not have been the recipient of a a miracle, thus now I want to talk about miracles. I’m still learning more and...
View ArticleGetting back on track – Mar 16, 2015
Draft written by Shannon, posted by her mom, Gretchen. I always write this after I come back form being on withdrawal, but man does it feel good! It’s not even like I can feel the narcotics they are...
View ArticleSweet Tooth – July 24, 2015
Draft written by Shannon, posted by her mom, Gretchen. I have a confession to make. I am not doing absolutely, positively, without a doubt everything I can do to prolong my chances. Specifically, I...
View ArticleConnection and Disconnection -July 25, 2015
Draft written by Shannon, posted by her mom, Gretchen. As you know, I try to be as honest as I can be here. As you can probably tell from my writing, and as you probably know if you know me, I’ve...
View ArticleWhiling Away Time – August 2015
Draft written by Shannon, posted by her mom, Gretchen. I’m not truly whiling it away, of course. Lots of visits from sweet friends and family, creating, writing, pondering the future, etc. And MANY...
View ArticleStill in Hospital – Sept 4, 2015
Draft written by Shannon, posted by her mom, Gretchen. Still hanging out here, hospital as lovely as ever. We woke to a beautiful hot air balloon or two hanging in the air, just over the Rockies....
View ArticleEpilogue: Loving Memories – July 2, 2017
From Shannon’s parents, Gretchen and Jack Casey Today is Emmie’s sixth birthday. We thought it an appropriate time to finish our entries to the Sunshine and Shadows blog. A group of friends collected...
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