BLOG CHANGES
Hey everyone! Are you getting back to normal and on a schedule after the holidays? I am trying, but it’s hard to get back into the swing of normalcy. So, I have been doing some thinking about my blog, and I am going to make some changes. I have not been very inspired lately with posting about fashion, and it got me thinking about what I should be doing. Should I even write this blog? Does anyone really read it? What’s the point of it? Sure, I love fashion and always have, but is that really fulfilling? This whole thing started to show middle aged women that we can still look hip at our age (even if they have spread a bit!) But…cancer came into my life, and things have changes. Over the past few weeks, I took a little break to think about what I wanted the blog to be and what am I passionate about.
I thought I was most passionate about fashion (and I am to some extent), but what I spend most of my time and energy on, is learning about breast cancer (particularly Triple Negative). In the interest of honesty, I religiously read everything I can about preventing cancer, because I am inspired to live my live to the fullest, but what good is that if I can’t and don’t share it. I am most passionate about helping women who are dealing with some sort of adversity.
Moving forward, my dream is that we can create a platform for women to laugh, share and stay truthful to who they are and what they are feeling when facing adversity. Being on the other side of treatment, I learned a lot about how to support friends and family who are going through the same thing. I want to be an encourager of those going through or helping someone who is going through a hard time. Will I share fashion and lifestyle…yes, but maybe once a week. Will Alex share a post or two? Yes, because she is great for a laugh, and laughing is the best medicine!!!
In honor of The-Middle Page moving forward, I am here to meet you in the middle of any life hardships with tips, humor and style. Here’s to having the courage to be yourself in the middle of whatever you are going through. As always, I am so grateful to you for reading my blog!
Have a wonderful day! Cathy
January 12, 2015 @ 2:49 pm
SO proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love reading the middle page and can’t wait to continue along your journey!
xx
January 12, 2015 @ 4:34 pm
I like your new direction.
January 13, 2015 @ 2:38 am
You are an inspiration, Cathy! I love your new direction and value the support of girlfriends at this point in our lives.
January 13, 2015 @ 5:53 pm
Cathy, I’ve read your blog for about a year now. I have been so inspired by your personal health journey and your openness about breast cancer. You write very well and you have an important message. You brought tears to my eyes with your last paragraph. Keep up the great work…please!
March 3, 2015 @ 8:06 pm
Hello,
I found your Blog through the Loop contest thingy . (Maybe there was another blog that mentioned The Middle Page and i though it sounded interesting. Can’t exactly remember.) Anyway, in reading that you had breast cancer, last night i read every post from the very beginning when you were first diagnosed. You see, my good friend was diagnosed just b4 Thanksgiving 2014 and is having her 2nd chemo treatment this week. I want to be a great supporter for her and do whatever i can to help her as she goes through the next year. So, I want to thank you for sharing your information and your story. You’ve given me some insight as to how your friends and family have supported you. Best of luck to you and may God continue to bless you and your family.
March 8, 2015 @ 1:41 pm
Hi Cher! Forgive me for not responding immediately! I have chemo brain and ADD all rolled up in one!!!! Thank you so much for your sweet comment! First of all, I am so sorry for your friend, but am hoping she is doing well, and will continue to do so. Second, how blessed she is to have a friend like you, who is so supportive! God has put you in her life, and she is very lucky! I thank you for reading my blog too! I never know if anyone really reads it, but my prayer is that through it, I can help someone in some way. If I can do anything for your friend, I would be happy too! If either of you want to email me, it’s [email protected]. I have a few tips that might be helpful going through chemo. I would love to help!!! Thank you so much for writing! This is my hope for this blog. Know how lucky your friend is to have you!!! Prayers and blessings for both of you!!!
March 18, 2016 @ 4:28 pm
Cathy, I read a beautiful book several years ago that I thought you might want to read if you havent already. The author’s message is so important and inspiring. It’s called “Dying To Be Me: My Journey From Cancer to Near Death to True Healing,” by Anita Moorjani. To your good health! ~Janis
March 20, 2016 @ 6:10 pm
Hi Janis! I got that book when I was going through my battle with breast cancer! It is a great book. Thank you for sharing that! xoxo