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Oct 6
2 min

Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque

I love fall. It is my absolute favorite season. I love the crisp air, crunchy leaves, football, cozy clothes and drinks, bonfires, and so...

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Gluten-Free Bacon, Mushroom, and Spinach Quiche

Erica Smith Pulley

Oct 4
2 min

Gluten-Free Bacon, Mushroom, and Spinach Quiche

Brunch and breakfast food isn’t something I generally liked growing up. In fact, I used to turn my nose up to the talk about breakfast an...

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Erica Smith Pulley

Dec 24, 2018
4 min

When He Leads You to the Desert

Leaving my familiar life wasn't easy, but I found mercy and healing in the process.

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Guest Writer

Nov 14, 2018
4 min

Thankfulness for What I Have

What I learned after losing my hair during chemotherapy

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Erica Smith Pulley

Sep 3, 2018
5 min

It’s Been — A Reflection

I moved back to my home state, but it doesn't feel like home.

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Orange, Ginger, Honey Chicken “Sushi Bowl”

Erica Smith Pulley

Sep 2, 2018
1 min

Orange, Ginger, Honey Chicken “Sushi Bowl”

A savory and satisfying sushi bowl alternative.

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Erica Smith Pulley

Jul 8, 2018
5 min

When a Leader Lets You Down

When a leader lets us down, it's hard. It takes processing, self-reflection, and honesty to work through it.

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Guest Writer

May 20, 2018
3 min

What My First Chemo Taught Me

We have a guest post from my friend Maggie today. She was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and speaks today about the lessons s...

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Cancer – The One Word That Changes Everything

Erica Smith Pulley

Mar 31, 2018
3 min

Cancer – The One Word That Changes Everything

Cancer. It’s my life’s work. My calling. It’s a word that makes people shudder. It’s a life changing diagnosis. Once the word cancer is u...

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Erica Smith Pulley

Feb 11, 2018
3 min

Clinging onto Grace

Letting go of expectations, giving people grace when they mess up, and realizing we need to lean into grace all help us through rough water.

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Erica Smith Pulley

Dec 28, 2017
4 min

2017 – The Year of Grace

2017. What can I say? You were everything I didn’t expect you to be. I was excited for you. I saw boundless potential in you. I had ideas...

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Erica Smith Pulley

Dec 26, 2017
3 min

A note to oncology care providers….

To oncology care providers: you matter. You change the lives of people, many of whom have limited time left on earth.

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Erica Smith Pulley

Jul 9, 2017
3 min

Grace Makes Me Brave

Grace. That’s my word for this year, this season. Grace. It’s a word that I thought I knew the meaning of, but only knew the surface of b...

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Erica Smith Pulley

May 26, 2017
3 min

But Don’t Let That Burn You Down

Recently, my relationship ended. I've learned a lot, I've felt pain and anger, and I've come out a stronger person. It won't burn me down.

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Erica Smith Pulley

Apr 29, 2017
3 min

The Year of 30 – Fear Facing

This year, I faced my fears and came out empowered.

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Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque

Gluten-Free Bacon, Mushroom, and Spinach Quiche

When He Leads You to the Desert

Thankfulness for What I Have

It’s Been — A Reflection

Orange, Ginger, Honey Chicken “Sushi Bowl”

When a Leader Lets You Down

What My First Chemo Taught Me

Cancer – The One Word That Changes Everything

Clinging onto Grace

2017 – The Year of Grace

A note to oncology care providers….

Grace Makes Me Brave

But Don’t Let That Burn You Down

The Year of 30 – Fear Facing