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HOME FROM REHAB

In Glioblastoma Cancer, Inspiring & Encouraging  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 9, 2025  •   Leave a Comment
How about another ambulance ride with me? I hated making the choice to leave in-house rehab and go home, but through tears at 800 am, I called Keith to come help me decide. Three therapists and I were working to coax my legs to get...
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YOU ARE WORTHY

In Glioblastoma Cancer, Inspiring & Encouraging  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 6, 2025  •   Leave a Comment
Even when you don’t feel like it. I haven’t felt like it. I haven’t felt like posting. I haven’t felt like being upbeat. I haven’t even felt like being sad. I’ve been in this hibernation state where I just wanted to rest, just wanted to...
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CARRYING AROUND HOPE AS A LITTLE TREAT

In Glioblastoma Cancer, Inspiring & Encouraging  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, June 29, 2025  •   Leave a Comment
Keith and I are praying over a host of notes I made this morning about my condition, my deficits, and my concerns. Taking brain surgery off the table, at least temporarily, was not on my dance card. I am sorely dejected. There is probably not...
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The Night Before Brain Surgery

In Glioblastoma Cancer  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 30, 2025  •   Leave a Comment
I am emotionally exhausted. Keith is so tired, mentally and physically. We are both grateful, more than anything, for all of you. In less than 12 hours, this thing will be well underway. In 24 hours, we will have a new set of circumstances. Hopefully,...
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Brain Tumor Surgery Soon

In Glioblastoma Cancer  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 29, 2025  •   Leave a Comment
This precious girl got her braces off today! She has been a dancer at my studio for ten years, and I have gotten to love her through so many of life’s ups and downs. She is holding a yard sign to support me through this...
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Opportunities, PTSD & Vikings: Day After Surgery

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, August 11, 2021  •   Leave a Comment
I remember thinking people would probably send carnations. We would probably receive a “Get Well Soon” flower delivery or two. Keith would wake up groggy and be in some pain. He would have sutures and a surgery wound to deal with, and he would be...
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Opportunities, PTSD, and Vikings

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 24, 2021  •   Leave a Comment
On or about this day 6 years ago, July 2015, Keith and I were standing in the front yard when the gastro doctor called. They found colon cancer in Keith after a routine colonoscopy, probably Stage 2, and it had to come out. It was...
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