8 yrs clear

8 yrs clear

by | Apr 8, 2016 | Cancer

Well today was the day. The day once a year I remember I HAD cancer. Sure, I think about it other days. Little things remind me. Someone else gets diagnosed. I have a low day. I see my scar. There are moments. But it is guaranteed an early Friday in April,...
three big things

three big things

by | Feb 6, 2016 | Cancer

3 big things….that’s what this week involved! Monumental would be an overstatement, but let’s digest and let you decide. Thursday was World Cancer Day.  A day I always celebrate.  I mean, it’s how BIGPITTSTOP got its start.  But...
whats in a name?

whats in a name?

by | Mar 23, 2015 | Cancer, Encouragement

I love a good brand story. I love a consistent brand.  I love a positive experience.  And, I love when a brand mistake is made and resolved. I volunteer with Junior Achievement and the last session we cover with the students is “personal brand”. It’s a funny topic to...
OVERCOMER: reflections

OVERCOMER: reflections

by | Nov 14, 2014 | Cancer, Encouragement

So, we went there. We dug deep.  We hurt.  We healed. We looked at the struggle with security and insecurity.  We looked at infertility and the struggle with too much. In all of the moments, we thought about ourselves.  We thought and wondered if we’ve struggled...
OVERCOMER: recap

OVERCOMER: recap

by | Nov 12, 2014 | Cancer, Encouragement

Missed one of the entries….well, I just think that’s a shame!  So, here’s a full list of all the #overcomer stories from the series this month: OVERCOMER Series Kickoff Dave Shrein – security Laurie Marshall – grief Abby Turner- defeat...
OVERCOMER: Keisha Pittman

OVERCOMER: Keisha Pittman

by | Nov 11, 2014 | Cancer, Encouragement

So, its my turn.  My Overcomer story. You would think after I read everyone’s entry that it would be super easy to just click away at my little laptop keyboard and crank something out  After all, I had 30 chances to read and grab on to something. ...