The Johnson’s Journey

We have completed the screening application for foster care and will be submitting it Monday!!! How exciting?! And absolutely scary at the same time. I'm sure this will be an emotional roller in itself, but there's nothing we can't handle. ♥️ Plus, Levi really wants a little brother or sister. 😜 I have also accepted…

Be Obsessively Grateful

I read a quote once that said, "she cries at least once a day at how beautiful life is." At the time, I remember thinking, 'hm, that's dumb.' But now, that quote is so beautiful and couldn't be more true. Tears aren't always a product of sadness or unhappiness, but sometimes a result of emotional…

UPDATE, finally.

Well, it's definitely been a while since I've written a post. The last couple weeks of recovery from my surgery have been a whirlwind of emotions, pain, and overall understanding. Finally, every day is only getting better, and I had a doctor's appointment that was filled with great news (good lord, I needed that). I…

More Than Cancer

Because my life is so much more than cancer, let's talk about something I'm super passionate about: running. I've always struggled with my weight and used asthma as my crutch giving reason as to why I couldn't (wouldn't) work out. Unhappy with my self- image I began exercising, watching what I ate, and ultimately, discovered…

Glück: Defined.

I'm sure some of you are curious as to why the title of my blog is foreign: glück. Or maybe you're not, but I'm going to tell you anyways. 😜 My husband, Nathan, has an incredible memory and is seriously one of the most intelligent individuals I have ever met. When we first met, he…