On Valentine’s Day 2018, my husband went to the ER for kidney stones and left with Renal Cell Carcinoma, Stage IV.  On Labor Day 2018, the terminal part of that diagnosis came to pass.  While I figure out my new life as a Widowed Teacher, these links tell the story of our cancer journey:

Ed’s Ill-Fated Kidney is the official account of the cancer journey.

Stading Strong is a community that grew up to support us in the journey.  Keep an eye on it: it may evolve into something else equally awesome.