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Glad you're here! 💜 From Evolution to Survival: navigating the beauty and challenges of midlife all while fighting glioblastoma terminal brain cancer with grace and dignity.

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Faith Over Fear

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, June 28, 2023  •   Leave a Comment
I have always had fear. Always. I just usually never let it get in the way. Scared? Do it anyway. Afraid? Fine. Feel that, and move on. I like a sure thing. The unknown scares me. Not knowing what to expect, not certain about the...
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Strength

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 11, 2023  •   Leave a Comment
When I think of “strength”, what comes to mind? Muscles. Hercules. Brut force. Maybe pushing and pulling, carrying a heavy load. Sometimes I think of emotional strength. Standing stoically at a funeral. Walking into a first chemo treatment. Testifying in court against an assailant, in...
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NYC Trip Highlights & Epiphanies

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 10, 2023  •   Leave a Comment
I was over the moon to be in New York City last week with my daughter! We have never taken a trip, just the two of us, so it was super special. We had no real itinerary either, other than having secured tickets to two...
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Underdogs. Resilience. Choice.

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 3, 2023  •   Leave a Comment
I admire people who make come backs after huge losses. I admire people who went through some seemingly impossible-to-survive storm then used that storm as motivation to grow and get better. I admire people who have suffered yet somehow managed to keep their faith strong...
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Rethink Your Resolutions

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 2, 2023  •   Leave a Comment
To “resolve” to do something is to decide firmly to make it happen. To be “resolute” is to be determined and focused. A “resolution” is the statement we make declaring what we’re about to do, often a change we want to make. Is making New...
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Women. Compassion. Support.

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, December 31, 2022  •   Leave a Comment
“Do you follow her on Snapchat? Did you see her kids running and playing outside in the snow? She has two of the cutest dogs, but her cat video put me over! It was on her story. Her husband travels. Did you see how thrilled...
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Don’t stop dreaming.

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, December 30, 2022  •   Leave a Comment
I don’t believe in placing a moratorium on dreams. Dreams should be plentiful regardless of your age, how much money is in your bank account, or whether or not you went to college. I don’t care if you are fit and spry, arthritic and slow,...
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Faith Over Worry

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, December 29, 2022  •   Leave a Comment
Sister, you can’t worry AND rely on faith at the same time. You’ve been worrying, and that’s fine. Now…enough of that. Remember that worry places focus on the worst possible outcomes. Faith focuses on desirable outcomes. Which should fill your head and heart? Lean on...
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Goodbye, 2022.

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, December 26, 2022  •   Leave a Comment
Reflections of 2022…yep, I think many of us are in the process of looking back over the last year lately, either consciously or subconsciously, and taking an inventory of life’s events. We are reminiscing fondly with a warm smile in our hearts, or we find...
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Bad church? Bad church people?

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, December 12, 2022  •   Leave a Comment
People do stupid stuff. They say the wrong things. They’re clique-y and exclusive. They fail to offer a smile or speak to you when you walk by, even if you smile or speak first. Sometimes they’re envious, judgemental, gossipy, and self-righteous. Oh, and I’m talking...
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