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Although I chose my 2026 theme word in late December, my infamous six-day stay in the hospital sidetracked its launch—and a whole lot of other plans! But now, I want to pause before plunging back into the “game” and share it with you. When I focus on what I cherish, the hard things in life […]

I know it’s Wednesday, not Thursday, but I wanted to get this thought to you in case it could be as helpful to you as it has been to me today. I’m facing some uncertainty. Later today, I’ll have a procedure to clarify what damage has been done to my body from the terrible journey […]

This week’s Thoughtful Thursday comes from a place of raw truth — not the polished kind we often share, but the kind that feels like breathing through a hard moment. It’s a story about pain, perseverance, and the surprising grace hidden between hospital walls.