Tuesday, July 21, 2026

A Nation of Two


 My wife Gaye and I met while we were in college. We dated and married and built a life together. Then a cancer diagnosis threatened our world.

This blog is meant not only as the chronicle of our journey—to process as much as to survive—but also as a message of hope to everyone who faces breast cancer, firsthand or through supporting a breast cancer warrior. Our commitment is to candidly tell our story so others will know that they are not alone. 

This started on another platform under another name. Blogger represents a new, less punitive start. What has not changed is our commitment to hope, our desire for community, and some really questionable spelling/grammar choices.

Over the days and weeks to come, I will be migrating our story to this platform. I look forward to meeting new warriors, survivors, and support crew. This is the place for all who strive to boldly live beyond breast cancer. 

Stay positive. Stay Strong.

Cancer, Hope, and Butt-Kicking Boots

This was originally posted in 2022 on my former blog. I've edited it from the raw-take original in the light of experience. There’s wha...