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Dawn K
Connecticut
I am a "life artist"
Interests: shopping, reading, writing, photography, scrapbooking, crafting, and spending time with my family and friends
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Downsized
Last year I dropped off my oldest son, Brett, at a college 825 miles from home. Needless to say he would not be returning for a random weekend visit…ever. While I was incredibly happy for him and knew that he... Continue reading
Posted Aug 12, 2015 at The Way I See Things
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Thank you Patricia! I wish you blessings on your journey as well. Good luck with the chemo. I'll let you know what immunotherapy is like once I start treatments this summer.
Adjusting My Sails
When I first found out I had Lynch Syndrome, a hereditary genetic mutation that pre-disposed me to a plethora of cancers, I had to make some adjustments in my life. Even though I felt healthy I knew I would have to start seeing doctors annually and even have a preventive surgery to avoid cancer....
Thanks Deidra -- your love and support means the world to me! xo
Adjusting My Sails
When I first found out I had Lynch Syndrome, a hereditary genetic mutation that pre-disposed me to a plethora of cancers, I had to make some adjustments in my life. Even though I felt healthy I knew I would have to start seeing doctors annually and even have a preventive surgery to avoid cancer....
Thanks Sara! I wish you lots of luck with your journey too!
Adjusting My Sails
When I first found out I had Lynch Syndrome, a hereditary genetic mutation that pre-disposed me to a plethora of cancers, I had to make some adjustments in my life. Even though I felt healthy I knew I would have to start seeing doctors annually and even have a preventive surgery to avoid cancer....
Adjusting My Sails
I recently discovered that I have cancer. Knowing I had Lynch Syndrome, a genetic mutation that predisposed me to many cancers, I always knew it was a possibility. I've decided to write about my "living my life with cancer and... Continue reading
Posted May 14, 2015 at The Way I See Things
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Adjusting My Sails
Posted May 13, 2015 at Adjusting My Sails
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Jan 21, 2014
BELIEVE - My One Little Word for 2014
Posted Jan 6, 2014 at The Way I See Things
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10 Things I'm Proud I Taught My Children
Posted Jan 1, 2014 at The Way I See Things
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Where Does The Time Go
After all the snow and stormy weather we endured here in Connecticut this past year, our school year has finally ended. Both of sons have left for camp: one a CIT and the other a junior counselor. Back at a... Continue reading
Posted Jun 30, 2013 at The Way I See Things
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Don't Be Left Out of the Picture
Posted Feb 21, 2013 at The Way I See Things
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Creating a New "Normal"
"I hope things get back to normal soon." That's what a friend said to me recently after my father passed away from cancer. I appreciated the sentiment which had been echoed by others before her earlier in the week. Strangly... Continue reading
Posted Feb 2, 2013 at The Way I See Things
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Coming face-to-face with my new baggage
It has been a while since my last post. Last month I discovered that I had Lynch Syndrome which places me at an increased risk for about a dozen cancers. After meeting with my team of doctors, I decided to... Continue reading
Posted May 10, 2012 at The Way I See Things
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I am a cancer PREVIVOR
Posted Mar 21, 2012 at The Way I See Things
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Scrapping My Way Down Memory Lane . . .
Posted Jan 17, 2012 at The Way I See Things
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Why is it so Expensive to be Healthy?
Posted Jan 5, 2012 at The Way I See Things
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Hello 2012!
Posted Jan 1, 2012 at The Way I See Things
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Advice for Living A Full Life
My youngest son started high school this Fall. Now with a freshman and sophomore in my midst, I am constantly reminded of their impending adulthood. Talk about "their future" is no longer this abstract topic that used to come up... Continue reading
Posted Oct 23, 2011 at The Way I See Things
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Girls Safari 2011 - My BIG Adventure: THE FINAL CHAPTER
Posted Aug 20, 2011 at The Way I See Things
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Girls Safari 2011 - My BIG Adventure PART THREE
Posted Aug 17, 2011 at The Way I See Things
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Girls Safari 2011 - My BIG Adventure PART TWO
Posted Aug 16, 2011 at The Way I See Things
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Girls Safari 2011 - My BIG Adventure PART ONE
Posted Aug 15, 2011 at The Way I See Things
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M.I.A.
Sorry I've been MIA this summer. Lots of traveling and little internet access. This writer will return to regular blogging in September with lots of great stories to share from my summer adventures! Stay tuned! Continue reading
Posted Jul 28, 2011 at The Way I See Things
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Sorry I've been MIA this summer. Lots of traveling...
Sorry I've been MIA this summer. Lots of traveling and little internet access. This writer will return to regular blogging in September with lots of great stories to share from my summer adventures! Stay tuned! Continue reading
Posted Jul 28, 2011 at The Way I See Things
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Dawn's Recipe Corner: Chicken and Dumplings
Posted Jun 7, 2011 at The Way I See Things
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