The Calendar

July 13, 2024 kathybloreLeave a comment

I have kept my old planning calendars for years. A log of the mundane, ordinary and a reflection of a routine well established. Each appointment logged, each swim and run measured and accounted for, work trips, vacations and birthdays are all there. Life. The pages and pencil notes are barely visible now, fading like my… Continue reading The Calendar

Four Years Strong

January 23, 2021 kathyblore1 Comment

It was thirty-four degrees when I put my cap on, slipped out of my deck coat, and jumped into the pool. The water was warm against the chill air and I easily started the first lap. I could feel the cold with each stroke and turn, the contrast of warmth and cold was a strange… Continue reading Four Years Strong

Life is Beautiful · My Journey

This is living with cancer!

July 18, 2019 kathybloreLeave a comment

“She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.” – Proverbs 31:25 Without loss or sacrifice, it’s hard to appreciate what we have. I know this. And so I celebrate what I have on the two-year anniversary of my stem cell transplant. Since my transplant, I’ve welcomed two granddaughters,… Continue reading This is living with cancer!

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Christmas Joy 2018

January 15, 2019 kathybloreLeave a comment

Family, celebrating accomplishment, friends forever, oh the wonder!

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Swim Across America

August 19, 2018 kathybloreLinkLeave a comment

Getting excited for this fundraising event. Check out my page at the link below.

http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/site/TR/OpenWater/Seattle?px=1588682&pg=personal&fr_id=4762

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Defeat Multiple Myeloma

June 20, 2017 kathybloreLeave a comment

http://www.defeatmyeloma.org Mike and I will be walking Sunday…every little bit helps fund research. There has been some amazing news for treating multiple myeloma including recent news on CAR-T cells as a “potentially curative therapy”. Cheer us on, donate or walk with us (or if you’d prefer, there is a category for those who would rather… Continue reading Defeat Multiple Myeloma

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Birthday girls!

June 20, 2017 kathybloreLeave a comment

So many years celebrating our birthdays together! Love our history, friendship and love for each other! My heart is full! Thank you friends!

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Song for Ireland

March 17, 2017 kathybloreLeave a comment

“I stood by your Atlantic sea and I sang a song for Ireland” Our Ireland adventure last fall, took us west to the Wild Atlantic Way and the Dingle Peninsula. Castles, textiles, pubs, charming towns and driving the narrow, winding roads were the highlights of our visit. A warm welcome and stay at the Bunratty… Continue reading Song for Ireland

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Friends…Fishies…Quilts

February 20, 2017 kathyblore2 Comments

“I long to be wrapped in the arms of a friend, where my soul can rest and my heart can mend. Lord, thank you for knowing just who to send.” More than twenty years ago, I was invited to join a few women who got together to quilt on a Sunday afternoon. I had no… Continue reading Friends…Fishies…Quilts