Bottoms Up!

It's that time of the year! For those of you who have not had the pleasure of drinking barium-contrast "smoothies" - be thankful. Wednesday morning I get to start the day with a bottle of the stuff! I used to use chocolate to add flavor but I'm going to try the strawberry syrup this year.

It has been 8 years since my diagnosis with testicular cancer. I've continued to receive a clean bill of health. Each time I go through the process of doing check-ups is sacred time, in many ways like Ash Wednesday. It is a time to reflect on my own mortality and how grateful I am to still be here and able to serve others who go through similar struggles.