Let’s face it. I’m an easy, cushioned target for nasty looks, weird questions and misguided innuendo. I’m a single mother of color living in a upper middle class neighborhood, with a chronic illness & disability who works from home & coaches little league. And although we have settled into the 21st…
Category: Journal
Back on the field
So today was our second game, but MY first game out on the field. I missed first game as I was in Pennsylvania taking the BioExperience tour with Janssen. But that is another upcoming post, so stay tuned for that! Yes, today was my first game, not even a full…
Practice Faux Pas
Week 2. Second Practice. Game on Saturday. Next treatment is in two weeks. No pouchitis. IBD fatigue. Here’s what I’ve learned so far about coaching baseball Rule #1: When you’ve had sudden weight gain from steroids or other medications from your chronic illnesses, work out in proper sporting equipment! Okay,…
The Return of Coach Mommy
“I had four kids and a business. I was a single mom. It was easier to have my kids participate in sports that were affiliated with school. I just didn’t have the time.” ~My mom. I watched my mom work hard as a single mom and because of her particular…
The Sleepy Coach
It’s been a while since I’ve made a journal entry. Well, I haven’t been feeling well. By not feeling well I mean, I started a new medication and it’s kicked me in the butt. Some people aren’t aware of this, but cancer patients aren’t the only patients taking forms of…
The Close of the First Week
So, it’s the end of the first full week of coaching. Well , really two weeks I suppose because our team meeting was last week. But the most important thing is the kids and I made it through unscathed and victorious! I might have bathed in Topricin last night, but…