Tag Archives: health

  1. To Whom it May Concern: Resigning due to Medical Reasons

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    August 7, 2017 by CassieCravings

    Today I won’t deflect or even try to pull myself up by the bootstraps. I will take the time to pout, to be bummed and even to mourn the loss. This isn’t a forever deal, but it is a life-changing deal.

  2. 5 Months since the StrokeĀ 

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    June 1, 2017 by CassieCravings

    It has been 5 months since the stroke.  The speech therapist said a switch would flip at 5 months, that …
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  3. Building Daily Routines that Matter Part 1

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    May 1, 2017 by CassieCravings

    I want a life that is focused on being authentic and not perfect, on priorities and not busyness, and on the long term instead of what is just in front of my face.

  4. The Story of Stroke: Learning to be me again Part 1

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    January 25, 2017 by CassieCravings

    I cannot place the noise. It’s a noise of struggle, a gurgle, as if something is stuck. “Breathe,” my body …
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  5. My Son Broke my Heart with his Birthday Wish List

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    March 9, 2015 by CassieCravings

    We were snuggled in bed and having a quiet morning. Eli was home from school sick. We chatted about his …
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  6. Conversations with Eli: Poor Little Simon ‘da Cat

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    November 11, 2013 by CassieCravings

      “Poor little Simon ‘da cat. He ‘dotta go to ‘da doctowr for a check-up.” “Yes, he does. Even though …
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  7. A Birth Story: Meeting Eli

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    March 14, 2013 by CassieCravings

      I was between 30-31 weeks when I went into labor.   I denied it for a few hours. I …
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  8. A Prayer from Eli

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    March 8, 2013 by CassieCravings

    A friend of Eli’s has a procedure this morning to remove his tonsils. I reminded Eli that this friend would …
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  9. Conversations with Eli: Eli the Doctor

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    January 3, 2013 by CassieCravings

    “Mama, where’s vit-da-mins?” “In the cabinet.” “It’s times to take vit-da-mins. ‘Tome on. Get ‘dem out.” “Here they are.” “O’tay. …
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