Mona's Message - 2018 thru 2022

It is August 4, and it is one day away from my BFF’s 50th Birthday! I’m sitting at her house in Ohio, and I am in awe of the perfect timing of my trip! In fact, it feels this way every time when you arrive home! On November 30, 2017, I received a bite on my foot at work. I was working for a hospital that treated individuals addicted to alcohol and drugs. Places and programs for the treatment of addictions have many issues, but the two big challenges are cleanliness and recidi

My father was a fantastic guy. On December 28, 2016, after being diagnosed first week of September with Stage IV Cancer with 14 weeks to live, he died to the minute of the medical expectations. His Stage IV, Glioblastoma (Brain Cancer) looked a lot like symptoms of senility. Everything slowed down, and some information was lost. The best example I can give is he forgot which direction to deal the cards! That might be no big 'DEAL' for some (get it); but in our family, you fi

Life of Lymph (L.O.L.) I have been inspired to create a blog by the many people who are already taking action to create awareness

I haven't seen this picture in two decades. I immediately knew the depth of GOD's love for me, when Scott was born. How can we keep connected to our kids at each stage or every age? Today? At 23-years old, Scott no longer flops down next to me on the couch and says, 'Momma, can you scratch my back?'. Long gone are the lazy Saturday mornings watching repeats of MASH. Regardless of where life brings us, connecting with my kid is Chicken Soup for My Soul. We can physical