Surgery was last week to remove a couple of wedge-shaped pieces of tissue from my disease-plagued lungs.Lung biopsy may not sound like major surgery, but it is. Surgery aided with robotics at the Norton Thoracic Institute, at St Joseph’s Hospital near downtown Phoenix.Weak, tired, and a bit of an uncomfortable feeling from the incisions, it … Continue reading When the Universe Speaks
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Walk & Roll Live interview
I recently was a guest on the podcast; Walk and Roll Live, Disability Stories. I really enjoyed the warm, in-depth conversation with hosts Doug Vincent, and Addie Rich. https://youtu.be/70NgJYsT4qs?si=H4-IhG-CIvnMzEv_ "In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live, we sit down with Bob Millsap to hear his incredible story of perseverance through unimaginable challenges. From … Continue reading Walk & Roll Live interview
Finding Focus Through the Setbacks
Turtles at Poipu Beach, Kauai It’s been nearly a year since I was diagnosed with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). Since then, I have learned a lot.ILD is a broad term for a group of disorders that have progressive scarring of the lungs. There is no cure for ILD. When I was first diagnosed, much of … Continue reading Finding Focus Through the Setbacks
What Does Terminal Even Mean?
I’ve paused, laid low, and really absorbed life lately. The peace that I have been feeling as I continue to march through adversity has felt remarkable. I recently had a chest CT scan. It shows significant scarring in both lungs as result of my battle with Covid.Interstitial lung disease is the diagnosis.The lung scarring is … Continue reading What Does Terminal Even Mean?
Shake Yourself Free’s 1st Anniversary
A year ago this week, my book, Shake Yourself Free, was published by Sastrugi Press. I spent five years painstakingly working on this book (entirely prior to 9:00 AM each day). I put my complete heart and soul into it. To have it published and shared with the world is without a doubt one of my proudest moments, both … Continue reading Shake Yourself Free’s 1st Anniversary
Navigating After Nearly Dying
Long-covid is a grind. Since my 53-day hospital stay, I can realistically say that in many ways, I am a shell of my former self. The fatigue is like nothing I ever imagined prior to getting sick. All my energy is gone by early afternoon. I need a nap every day. My brain doesn’t work … Continue reading Navigating After Nearly Dying
Shifting Purpose
Much of my identity and purpose throughout my adult years has come from my career. In recent years, I have learned to be more in sync with the larger purpose of life, but that didn’t impact my career drive, it just provided for a healthier balance. I got sick during the busiest stretch of my … Continue reading Shifting Purpose
Shake Yourself Free — Coming Soon!
I've been working with my publisher, Aaron, for FIVE years now on my first book. What a process it has been! Aaron has patiently guided and developed me throughout this detailed process. When I began, I was a novice writer with a lifetime full of impactful stories from adversity and loss. Now I am an … Continue reading Shake Yourself Free — Coming Soon!
Ahh Life!
A year ago today I entered the hospital for a massive fight for my life. I’ve always been keenly aware of special dates in my life and their significance. The last few mornings I have woken up even earlier than normal, unable to get back to sleep as I’ve been thinking in depth about those … Continue reading Ahh Life!
Appreciating Every Single Day
As I write this, it’s right around sunrise, which is my best time of day. As my day starts, I usually feel pretty good. My dogs and I leave the house before daylight, getting coffee and spending an hour or two outside — writing. I come back home and go on my daily walk, which … Continue reading Appreciating Every Single Day
Ten Thousand Days 