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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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I was happy today.

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 10, 2025  •   Leave a Comment
I should never wish, never hope, never worry. My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory. He does indeed, without question, and without fail. You can watch Him work!
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The Adventures of Flat Amanda (Episode 1)

In Inspiring & Encouraging  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 9, 2025  •   Leave a Comment
My friends, Debbi, Roger, and Alex, have a Flat Amanda! Look at me taking the bus and train this afternoon in Queens! 💜 #powerinthepurple
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Weak, Salmonella, Dogs & Snow

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 7, 2025  •   Leave a Comment
I'm not going to tell you...well, read it for yourself...
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Grace & Dignity: It’s Hard But I’m Trying

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 6, 2025  •   Leave a Comment
"And, please...lift me up in my effort toward grace and dignity. When I'm struggling, it's easy to forget.  It's easy to plunge into the hole of self-pity and self-doubt. I have been there for a day or two, but I don't want to be."
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“Things I Never Thought Would Happen” for $1000, Alex

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 5, 2025  •   Leave a Comment
"Maybe I'm learning to never say "never". Maybe I'm learning that I'm good at jumping into action when something happens suddenly to someone else, but I also better be ready when something suddenly happens to ME. Maybe I'm learning about finding courage inside myself that...
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Mind the Gap: Thanks for Praying

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 5, 2025  •   Leave a Comment
"I'll just say that anybody who says they are praying for anybody else but actually never does or has no intention of it deserves itchy mosquito bites. There. Not sorry."
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M-M-M-Myyyy Meningioma (See what I did there?)

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 4, 2025  •   1 Comment
"Everybody in this house is pretty chill right now, though, going about their business and riding this wave. I often preach that we should never worry until it's time, and I'm hoping that's how everyone is living. (We will all probably either need serious therapy...
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The Show Must Go On (even with brain tumors)

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 3, 2025  •   Leave a Comment
Brain surgery may take me out of the game for a minute, but we've got magic to make, and make it, we will. Don't worry, we won't let your kids see, but we may all get together behind the scenes at stage rehearsal and raise...
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Struggle Bussin’ Today But Faithful

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 2, 2025  •   Leave a Comment
I'm not sure what the lesson(s) is in all this yet, but I have great faith that it will be revealed eventually. Whatever it is, whatever I need to learn, I'm open and receptive.
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Remember, Shut Up, Let It Go, See, Love: Brain Tumor Perspectives

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 1, 2025  •   1 Comment
I'm awaiting two moments: the one where I wake up and see Keith after surgery and the one when we are looking out across the vast blue waters of the Florida Keys. I'm counting on both of those moments. The rest we will figure out...
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