Christine’s story: Diagnosing Breast Cancer

I'm happy to host author Christine Lewry as she shares her first hand account of a breast cancer diagnosis. Christine-- thank you so much for sharing such a vulnerable part of your life with us today. I am humbled by your honesty and bravery and am glad you have been cancer free for over 10 years. I felt the lump again. ‘It’s probably nothing,’ I said out loud. It wasn’t a hard lump but a knot of soft tissue under my arm. A wave of overwhelming...

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Up and Coming

Hello Redwood's Fans!How has your week been? Mine . . . still mired in Peril's edits but they should be DONE by Friday which will be very good news.I'm also hoping that the snow is gone for good for this winter. Colorado has been unwilling to let Jack Frost go home but we hope he's escaped so the flowers can bloom.For you this week:Monday: Author Christine Lewry shares her personal experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer.Wednesday and Friday:...

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The Civil War and Prosthetic Limbs: 2/2

Jocelyn has returned for Part II in this series on Civil War medicine and amputees. Check out Part I here. As an added bonus, Jocelyn has graciously offered to give away a personalized copy of her latest novel, Widow of Gettysburg, to one commentor. To enter, leave a comment on any of her posts over the next three weeks WITH your e-mail address. Must live in the USA. Winner drawn midnight, Saturday, May 11th, 2013 and announced here at Redwood's...

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The Civil War and Prosthetic Limbs: 1/2

I'm so pleased to host author Jocelyn Green again. She's an amazing woman and author of inspirational fiction surrounding the Civil War.  Jocelyn will be here over the next three weeks sharing wonderful information about her research. Often times, during war, there is a lot of advancement in medical technology which is why I'm giving her so many days.Plus, I just love her.As an added bonus, Jocelyn has graciously offered to give away a personalized...

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Motor Vehicle Collision: Dianna Benson, EMT

I love this post by Dianna Benson, EMT written in first person about the treatment of a patient involved in a MVC. A lot of information presented in such an interesting way.Dianna's debut novel, The Hidden Son, released in March.Welcome back, Dianna!EMS #16 and #22 MVC at Park Avenue and Green Street.I toss the rest of my sandwich into a trashcan, and rush out of the fast food joint toward my ambulance, my partner behind...

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