Meningioma Monday...

"Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.” — Albert Einstein

I admire creative people especially those with an artistic bent. Being one who works with words, it was only natural to wonder if I would lose the ability to write after my meningioma surgeries. Thankfully, time and lots of healing proved my doubts and fears wrong.

Despite my meningioma, I'm still able to pursue my craft. Along my meningioma journey I've been fortunate to cross paths with other meningioma survivors who are still able to pursue their creative passions.

Today's Meningioma Monday "Creative Cranium" shout out goes to Barbara Conway, a meningioma survivor who is an oil painting genius.

Check her out at:

http://barbaraconaway.com/ 


Barbara also blogs about her meningioma journey at:


http://barbaraconaway.blogspot.com/ 

Meningioma Monday...

Just because we have a meningioma doesn't mean it has to quash our creativity. 

Try your hand at a meningioma inspired haiku.

In case you don't remember, a haiku is 5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables.

OK, I'll start:

Uninvited guest
Celebrating twelve years clean 
Dusty welcome mat

Meningioma Monday...

Now that we've sprung forward, that's one less hour to deal with a meningioma--the diagnosis, recovery, ongoing journey. 

With spring quickly approaching, how do you plan to further advance your healing and new lease on life?

Don't be shy, share.

Thank you!

Meningioma Monday...

Mind over Meningioma


Elated to be Alive


Not about to give  up


In my own time


New improved version of the old me


Given a second chance


It's up to me


On a journey


Must continue to raise


Awareness




Mellow mood


Okay if today's "To Do" list remains unfinished


New day to reach higher


Ditch the naysayers


Always press on


You are still here for a reason
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Meningioma Monday..

 I want to combat meningiomas with the same ferocity my daughter displays during competition.

Meningioma Monday...

"Self-sacrifice is the real miracle out of which all the reported miracles grow."--Ralph Waldo Emerson

I have no idea what it's like to be one, but I do know my own meningioma recovery wouldn't have been possible without the many who took care of me. They shoulder our burdens, take on our worries, toss and turn on our behalf, advocate when we're unable to and so much more.

When was the last time you thanked a caregiver? If you can't recall, how about now?

Meningioma Monday...

Meningioma Mommas is making its mark toward their goal of donating one million dollars to fund meningioma research.

They have renewed their funding with Johns Hopkins University with a new $12,000 donation bringing the total tally to $192,000.

Thank you for celebrating this major milestone with Meningioma Mommas!

We are still far from a meningioma cure. Together we can bridge that gap.

Help us close it with a donation today!

http://www.meningiomamommas.com/donations