Madelyn HamiltonMay 31, 20232 min readArse Over Tea Kettle1,225,945 steps over 800 kilometers and we have completed the Camino Frances at St. James Cathedral in Santiago. Having received my...
Madelyn HamiltonApr 29, 20231 min readThe JourneyLife is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift...
Madelyn HamiltonApr 28, 20231 min readStepping UpMartin Luther King said "You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” Since arriving in Paris last Saturday, we...
Madelyn HamiltonApr 23, 20232 min readFriar: Fermez La BoucheA cool and rainy day greets us. But, after a good night's sleep, the weather is not dampening the mood. My favourite meal of the day,...
Madelyn HamiltonApr 22, 20231 min readBonjour et Au Revoir, ParisWhile the Air Canada pod is wonderful, the plan to arrive in Paris bright eyed and bushy taled did not happen. This is not a criticism...
Madelyn HamiltonApr 20, 20232 min readTiming is EverythingSometimes things just happen. We don’t get the chance to prepare ourselves to absorb it or understand it. Sometimes we wait and nothing...
Madelyn HamiltonSep 22, 20212 min readWeek Five Perspective: Culinary AwarenessDuring cancer treatment, weight loss is the enemy. We use 20 percent more calories and 20 percent more protein during the process. When...
Madelyn HamiltonSep 8, 20212 min readWeek Four Perspective: The Snail Mail Phenomena Oh, the joy of receiving personal mail. I had forgotten the pleasure of receiving something totally unexpected from a friend, significant...
Madelyn HamiltonAug 31, 20212 min readWeek Three Perspective: Timing is Everything - Even in CancerTiming is everything. Mike Doody cut a fine figure on the dance floor. A snappy dresser, Mike imbued onlookers with a desire to get on...
Madelyn HamiltonAug 23, 20212 min readWeek Two Perspective: Crowd Surfing through CancerAs the days tick by, I find myself reflecting on my blessings. The greatest blessing has been learning to trust. Seriously, at 60 years I...
Madelyn HamiltonAug 21, 20212 min readWeek One Perspective: Madel-Zen DetourAs we walked from the hospital to the parking lot today, I came upon a man who is also on a cancer detour. His detour is far more...
Madelyn HamiltonAug 18, 20212 min readThe Snow Globe Effect: An Unexpected JourneyA little thing called Covid-19 has changed so much for me. Friendships, family relationships, the workplace, shopping, travel, conversations
Madelyn HamiltonAug 11, 20211 min readRule Number SixWhen I first was diagnosed with neck cancer, it was tough. But magical things started happening when I shifted my thinking from "Why...