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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...

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.

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...

Seizure Meds & An NYE EEG: Happy New Year!

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 1, 2025 • Leave a Comment

I would imagine that's also why they looked at me sideways when I asked, "Can I just seize instead of taking that medicine, because I'm not going through that again". That would also not be good, I guess, because they said auras and focal seizures...

Meningiomas & Badasses: Here We Go

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, December 31, 2024 • 4 Comments

A meningioma is a (generally) benign tumor. It forms on the meninges, the outer membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord. Of the over 120 forms of brain tumors, it is the most common.

Trees, Santas, Rat Kings & CT Results

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, December 28, 2024 • Leave a Comment

And you know what? We're not going to worry until it's time, or we might forget to live life big, full of love, and buried under totes of ornaments, woodland Santas, and rat kings.

Holiday Moments: Embracing Imperfection

In Inspiring & Encouraging • by Amanda Herring, Writer, December 22, 2024 • Leave a Comment

My goal this year was to deck our halls timely (end of November) and have the house dripping in holiday magic well in advance of the big day. I wanted us all to live among the sparkles for as long as possible. I wanted Christmas...

Learning to Slow Down: I don’t know how.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, August 21, 2024 • 1 Comment

I know how to do a lot of things. I know how to start a new business, from the Secretary of State paperwork to the policies and procedures. I know how to get a crying three year old not only into the dance room but...

Authentic Connection vs. Superficial Attention: Pick Your Pony

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, August 9, 2024 • Leave a Comment

I don’t want to make small talk. I want to know the meaning of your tattoo, why you have that scar above your eyebrow, how you look away if someone tells you you’re pretty. I don’t want to compliment your dress. It’s cute, but I...

Slowing Down & Prioritizing: Insights from Overgrown Trees

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, August 6, 2024 • Leave a Comment

The tree service arrived this morning at 7:15 pm. It was already hot. I had been up since 5:45 am so I could read and drink coffee in peace before the chain saws started screeching. They took a section of my fence out, so they...