Terri's Blog

As you can see, I started this blog almost a year ago. The learning curve that was involved in writing and publishing a blog wasn't too difficult, but I couldn't seem to find even the few minutes that it took to complete. But, now that life has taken a severe turn into something new, I feel compelled to begin again and really become committed to working at sharing my writing with friends and family. As many of you already know, I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. I apologise to those friends and family who are just now hearing this, but it became difficult to tell everyone individually. I want people to know about what is occuring because I truly desire as many prayers as possible for my doctors and nurses and my surgery and recovery. And, those who've known me for many years know that I'm open about almost everything in my life because it has always helped me to talk about things. I'm a talker by nature; a storyteller, if you will.

Creating this blog seemed like such a good way to keep people informed, yet, I won't always talk about the cancer. The cancer, itself, is not what is most important right now. I know that God has given me this chance to learn some new things about myself and that his continuing plan for my life is being further implemented. I'll share the news about the cancer, but I hope that you'll continue to read the blog long afterwards because you enjoy what I have to say. I do promise my family that I won't use this as a "tell-all," but when you inspire and teach me something, you're sure to be a part of my stories.

I've always wanted to write and publish. During my college years, I hoped to be the next Barbara Walters. Sorry, Dad, but I didn't understand the whole "liberal" vs "conservative" thing back then like I do today. I just thought she was a great storyteller. I wanted to meet all those great people and make a difference, but I quickly realized after a disastrous interview with an an agressive and intimidating lawyer that maybe I wasn't tough enough to be the next Barbara. And, today, I wouldn't want that kind of job for anything. But, now you know that this isn't my first foray into the world of journalism or storytelling. Please join me in my musings and essays and I'll try to keep you informed.