In March 2004 when our son, Kendall, was born, my husband and I were flooded with emotions — the overwhelming joy of becoming parents, followed by total shock when we were told Kendall has Down syndrome. While we were thrilled with our baby boy being born, we also felt like we were grieving the loss…
When we think about wellness we automatically think of our bodies and physical wellness: exercising, eating healthfully, getting enough sleep. We might even think about spiritual wellness: having a discipline like prayer or reading scripture, meditation or worship. But how often do we think about our emotional wellness? How do we pay attention to that?…
Last month, I wrote about my mother’s battle with ovarian cancer. My mom was diagnosed with a mutation on her BRCA2 gene — making her highly susceptible to both breast cancer and ovarian cancer. It’s the home run of cancer genes. My mom was first diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago at age 54…
Cocoa beans are among the highest scoring foods when it comes to antioxidant activity. What does that mean? It means that we should all be eating dark chocolate — especially today, National Chocolate Day! A food’s antioxidant activity is a measure of its ability to fight free radicals. Dark chocolate is nutritious on many different…
As parents it is impossible to prevent our children from experiencing hardships —divorce, financial struggles, illness, death of a loved one just to name a few. Resiliency is the ability to bounce back and rise above setbacks or hardships. Resilient people see challenges as opportunities. Teaching children how to be resilient is critical, because It…
At age 51, Chris Pryor of Louisville led an active life, volunteering with his church, watching his grandchildren play baseball and going to the gym. Though sometimes it took him longer to catch his breath after a hard workout, he didn’t worry about his health. But over the summer, Pryor developed a persistent cough. Sometimes,…
On Sept. 15, Give Local Louisville day, we shared 24 Hours of Courage on Facebook — a day highlighting the stories of courageous mothers, sons, husbands and friends who have fought or are currently fighting one of the most tragic diseases of our time — cancer. We’re now turning these stories of courage into tales…
You may know her from her radio personality career, but Lynda Lambert is just like any of the one in eight women who will get breast cancer. She was standing in the parking lot of the market on a rainy March afternoon putting groceries in her car when she received the call from her doctor….
Meal prepping is a loose term for making your meals ahead of time. Prepping your meals for the week is not only a time saver but a money and calorie saver as well. This recipe calls for quinoa, a whole grain packed with protein and fiber. Add in beans and corn, and you have a…
Getting your kids to eat their vegetables can be quite the task. Use up the last of this summer’s zucchini or summer squash with this recipe that’s sure to please. Zucchini spaghetti 4 zucchini or summer squash 1 tablespoon olive oil Seasoning to taste (we love Trader Joe’s 21 seasoning blend) ¼ cup water Using…
I’m in the final stretch before meeting Baby B. and one of the last decisions my husband and I had to make is about preferences for our birth plan for Baby B.’s arrival. Many women begin thinking about their birth plans early in their pregnancies. I am not one of those women. I was focused…
Jerri Richard has the right attitude! She beat breast cancer and says it made her a better person. Watch her inspiring story. Breast cancer affects one in eight women. We’re hoping to change that through the Revlon Love Is On Million Dollar Challenge. We invite you to help us “Kiss and Tell” — It’s easy!…