Pathways of Connection

09/01/2026

💛 Chapter 3: Decluttering my Hoarded Grief

🖊️ Letters to My Son: From Loss to Hope 💛 Part Three: Finding Me

“I was a hoarder of memories and grief. Holding onto my Pain Identity was my comfort zone.”

💛 This is my exploratory memoir-in-progress about losing my son to leukemia and how I came back to hope and a life of joy.

💛 Parts One and Two are complete. You can read the entire memoir through my Pathways of Connection digital magazine.

📰Part Three: Finding Me is posted every two weeks with bonus material sprinkled in. Free to all subscribers and you’ll receive updates in your email.

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Chapter Three: Decluttering my Hoarded Grief

08/26/2026

Song to honor Dolly Parton—a True Legend ❤️

🏍️ 1 Week until Cannonball Spain

It’s Getting Real!

Motorcycle Diaries🏍️ & Vibrant Living 💫

“I come to my body and this life as I am in this moment. And at this moment, I’m very proud of what I have done.”

🏍️Leading the ride!

💪🏼 9 weeks of training with Brenna! Seeing the Progress!

🥕Sweet Potato Bowl Recipe!

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1 Week until Cannonball Spain! It’s Getting Real!

08/26/2026

💛 Sneak Peek for Chapter 3

🖊️ Letters to My Son: From Loss to Hope 💛 Part Three: Finding Me

“Since Nick passed, I have 108 journals that I’ve been reading through to find the answers to all these questions that have been floating in my head since I began this memoir.”

💛 This is my exploratory memoir-in-progress about losing my son to leukemia and how I came back to hope and a life of joy.

💛 Parts One and Two are complete. You can read the entire memoir through my Pathways of Connection digital magazine.

📰Part Three: Finding Me is posted every two weeks with bonus material sprinkled in. Free to all subscribers and you’ll receive updates in your email.

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Sneak Peek at Chapter Three

08/20/2026

🏍️ 2 Weeks until Cannonball Spain

Progress Over Perfection Has Paid Off!

Motorcycle Diaries🏍️ & Vibrant Living 💫

“Self-awareness, giving grace, slowing down, and staying connected to myself and that support are all how I care for me.”

🏍️ Family ride brings me back to the why!

💪🏼 8 weeks of training with Brenna! Results of my Second Motorcycle Readiness Test!

🖊️ Keeps me connected to what’s going on in mind, body, and spirit, plus multiple affirmations!

🥕Keeping food light and fresh!

🧳 The essentials for my trip to Spain including Janine-approved snacks!

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2 Weeks until Cannonball Spain! Progress Over Perfection Has Paid Off!

08/12/2026

🏍️ 3 Weeks until Cannonball Spain

The Lows and Highs of Being Pushed Out of My Comfort Zone!

Motorcycle Diaries🏍️ & Vibrant Living 💫

“Have you ever done something so far out of your comfort zone, it gives you a rollercoaster of emotions, accompanied by stomach upset, and nerves?”

💪🏼 7 weeks of training with Brenna! Why this was a great move!

🍫 Chocolate Chia Pudding that packs in the protein and other meals that support my journey.

🖊️ Affirmation: I am strong like Wonder Woman!

🧳 Packing for Spain

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3 Weeks until Cannonball Spain! The Lows and Highs of Being Pushed Out of My Comfort Zone!

08/12/2026

💛 Chapter 2.5: Yoga’s Greenhouse: Helping Me Grow Roots & connect with Nick and My Purpose

🖊️ Letters to My Son: From Loss to Hope 💛 Part Three: Finding Me

“Yoga calmed me and allowed me to breathe and flow through the wind storms of my grief.”

💛 This is my exploratory memoir-in-progress about losing my son to leukemia and how I came back to hope and a life of joy.

💛 Parts One and Two are complete. You can read the entire memoir through my Pathways of Connection digital magazine.

📰Part Three: Finding Me is posted every two weeks with bonus material sprinkled in. Free to all subscribers and you’ll receive updates in your email.

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Chapter 2.5: Yoga's Greenhouse: Helping Me Grow Roots & Connect with Nick and My Purpose

08/11/2026

It’s amazing to think that August has arrived. It feels like months ago since my son was married. Life keeps shifting and I’m embracing the ride. 

08/06/2026

🏍️ 4 Weeks until Cannonball Spain

I Like Big Bikes and I Cannot Lie 😁

Motorcycle Diaries🏍️ & Vibrant Living 💫

“There’s a strong connection and bond that develops when you ride with someone. Separate but together. Like family.”

💪🏼 6 weeks of training with Brenna!

🍌Fruit prep for smoothies.

🖊️ Affirmation: I let go of self-doubt and believe in myself!

❤️ Love my jacket and bag!

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4 Weeks until Cannonball Spain! I Love Big Bikes and I Cannot Lie!

08/01/2026

💛 Extra Thoughts: What Getting Stuck Looks Like and What Questions I asked Myself to Create a Shift

🖊️ Letters to My Son: From Loss to Hope 💛 Part Three: Finding Me

“Yoga pushed me to pay attention to those questions and to expand through the discomfort.”

💛 This is my exploratory memoir-in-progress about losing my son to leukemia and how I came back to hope and a life of joy.

💛 Parts One and Two are complete. You can read the entire memoir through my Pathways of Connection digital magazine.

📰Part Three: Finding Me is posted every two weeks with bonus material sprinkled in. Free to all subscribers and you’ll receive updates in your email.

Read/Listen online

What Getting Stuck Looks Like and What Questions I Asked Myself to Create a Shift

07/30/2026

🏍️ 5 Weeks until Cannonball Spain

Simply Enjoy the Ride😁

Motorcycle Diaries🏍️ & Vibrant Living 💫

“When it comes down to it, if we aren’t having fun what’s the point?”

💪🏼 5 weeks of training with Brenna! Getting into hard core and single leg/arm work for stability and balance.

🍌Loving my Sweet Potato Toast and share a recipe in this article.

🖊️ Recorded my trip to Ticonderoga with my hubby in my journal. Including photos and sensory details thicken the memory for years to come!

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