Mary Van HeukelomA Blueprint for Cancer SurvivorshipIf you pop in to see Steve at his wood shop, chances are he is ripping cuts with a table saw, while slinging a grin, with a tape measure…2d ago2d ago
Mary Van HeukelomLean into the Light and DarkWe all live dark moments; cancer or not, life is full of adversity, challenges, and grief. It seems when a shadow of black drapes over your…Sep 20, 20232Sep 20, 20232
Mary Van HeukelomA Boob-less Mother’s DayThis year, 2023, was my 23rd mom’s day. And this year is the last time I’ll have breasts on Mother’s Day.May 17, 2023May 17, 2023
Mary Van HeukelomWTF, CancerWarning label, if you aren’t a fan of the “F” word, this reflection may NOT be for you.Mar 17, 20232Mar 17, 20232
Mary Van Heukelom‘Survivor’ is a powerful wordPower rests in this title, Survivor. My new friend Natalie confidently says, “being a survivor is a powerful word. We are survivors once we…Jan 23, 2023Jan 23, 2023
Mary Van Heukelom“You Have Cancer”I’m sitting in the waiting room, wearing a hand-made cloth mask with tiny multi-colored bicycles that drift in every direction, just as my…Feb 2, 2022Feb 2, 2022
Mary Van HeukelomBrian’s Good Life ContinuesOn a hot August morning at the edge of Greenwood Pond, where brown grass mingles with green grass, and tree branches with drying leaves…Oct 28, 2021Oct 28, 2021
Mary Van HeukelomCircle of SupportAs we trek above the tree-line, our team spreads out, like a slow drip from a rusty old faucet. The wind cools the heat trapped under my…Sep 1, 2021Sep 1, 2021
Mary Van HeukelomHow Trekking with Cancer Survivors to the Base Camp of Everest Changed My LifeThe wind swirls around our aching bodies and our steps slow as we descend from Everest Base Camp. I trail closely behind a young man who…Apr 2, 20212Apr 2, 20212
Mary Van HeukelomThe Energy GiverMichael is the kind of person that sucks you into his energy vortex. In a good way. It’s a whirlpool of authenticity, zest, and creativity…Sep 5, 2020Sep 5, 2020