Gratitude in the midst of metal rods, infusions and cataracts…
The past few months have been a bit of a whirlwind for my health. Cataract surgery in both eyes (a common gift from years of Dexamethasone). Breaking my leg in March and having an 18-inch rod placed to hold it in place. A bone scan in June revealing lesions throughout my body, leading to a […]
I wish I had…
I was privileged to facilitate a session in December of the Toronto & District Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We asked participants two questions: Where are you currently in your myeloma treatment? What one lesson or insight can you share that has helped you in your myeloma journey?
Compassion Begins With You
This past week has been a tough one for me. I noticed that I was feeling sad, almost as if I was letting myself down.
Four Thousand Weeks
January 25, 2023. Today is my birthday – the day I was born, 64 years ago. I have no idea where the time has flown and how I’m in my ‘sixties’ – I feel so much younger. I also celebrate two additional birthdays: February 15, 2013, when I had my first stem cell transplant and […]
Give 3 in 2023
Toronto, December 14, 2022 – Last Saturday, I was interviewed by Pauline Chan of CTV News Toronto in support the Canadian Blood Services’ Give 3 in 2023 campaign. Today, I am alive because of the generosity of blood donors who I have never met and yet who’ve had a lasting impact on my life. Participating […]
Choosing Hope: Acoustic Version!
This week, the irrepressible and exuberant Farah Mitha released an acoustic version of her original song, “Choosing Hope” that captures my journey with cancer.
FOLD selects Choosing Hope for their September Challenge
The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) is Canada’s first festival for diverse authors and storytellers. Each year, the FOLD’s Reading Challenge encourages booklovers to diversify their reading and their listening by asking one important question: Who’s missing? Each month, the FOLD features one of the challenges, providing suggested titles. As shown in the graphic below, […]
The Weekend to Conquer Cancer
September 12, 2021 – This morning started a bit tough. I woke up sluggish, with every bone in my body aching. Nagib brought me 2 Tylenols and got me out of bed. It was the Princess Margaret’s Weekend to Conquer Cancer day! And so off we drove to downtown to participate in the Walk. We […]
Toronto Lit Up: Virtual Book Launch and Reading
Please join us on Thursday, July 23rd at 8 pm for a virtual book launch and reading of my book Choosing Hope: 1 Woman. 3 Cancers, hosted by Huse Madhavji!
Launching My Podcast – Choosing Hope: Ordinary People doing Extraordinary Things
This week, I realized another bucket list item – to become a podcast host! My podcast is called Choosing Hope: Ordinary People doing Extraordinary Things, and it officially launched this week. Each week, I interview ordinary, everyday people who are doing exceptional things, and give them a platform to talk about their passion and purpose. […]