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Kara Herron

Blog: http://foobbabe.blogspot.com/
My name is Kara Herron. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August of 2008. I have been actively fighting this disease for 1 year. I had a bi-lateral mastectomy in October of 2008, 5 months of chemo, and reconstructive surgery in May 2009. The cancer is gone, but the "side effects"... Full Bio
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THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Magic in the Rhythm of Working, Resting, and Working Again by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer Guest Post: During my Cancer journey, I found that blessings came wrapped in all kinds of packages. One of the most significant blessings came wrapped in a package label ... Read on »
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - A Peaceful Slumber by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer The hour was late; the house was quiet, my mind so full of happy memories I could not sleep. I arose to read a bit and found myself recalling the events of a day that I want ... Read on »
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Tristan's Poem by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer TRISTAN'S POEM After two failed attemptsHematomas and suchWe waited and watchedYou were wanted so much. Your mom watched her dietGot plenty of restWe knew with thi ... Read on »
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Pleasant Memories Are Welcome Companions by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer This past month I took a most wonderful journey. I visited California, Colorado, Connecticut and various destinations in Utah. The remarkable reality of this trip was the fa ... Read on »
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Angels Among Us by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer I have to take a minute here and express my gratitude to our guest blogger, Kathy Christensen.  She always has a Thursday Thoughts post ready to go each week.  I've been so ... Read on »
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Smile Through Trouble, Gather Strength From Distress, Grow Brave By Reflection by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer Guest Blog Post When I was growing up, I was terribly close to my Grandma Belle. I remember her saying quite often to me, “Oh, Kathy, I feel like I am living  in the Lord’s ... Read on »
VOTE FOR US! Please. :) by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer Today is THE day!  The contest for the Select Health $2500 begins, and runs through the 28th of February.  Lifting Hearts has 14 days to get enough votes on the Sele ... Read on »
THE LIFTING HEARTS CHALLENGE! by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer Since February is known as the month of “love,” we would like to invite you to participate with us in the Lifting Hearts Challenge.  Here is the challenge: During the month ... Read on »
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Keep Trying To Learn and Grow by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer Guest Post Just over 16 years ago I was sitting at a meeting when fear clutched my heart. It was my first week working at Zions Bank and the manager conducting the meeting ... Read on »
Monday Musings - The Labyrinth of the Most Busy Life by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer "He, who  every morning plans the transactions of the day, and follows that plan, carries a thread that will guide him through a labyrinth of the most busy life." -Victor Hu ... Read on »
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Time Honored Values Do Not Change by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer Guest Post Back in 1959, our family climbed in our white Rambler Station Wagon and set out on a mission. We went to select a new Sycamore tree to plant in our front y ... Read on »
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Roadblocks Turn Into Stepping Stones by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer I just finished reading a wonderful book by Richard Paul Evans entitled “ A Winter Dream.” With quite a unique approach, it is a modern day interpretation of the story of Jo ... Read on »
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - It's Right Where My Mom Would Want Me To Be! by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer Guest post I remember telling my father through tear filled eyes, “I can’t do it… Daddy, I just can’t sit in Mom’s chair. It still seems like a hallowed and sacred spot.”  ... Read on »
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Nice Matters! by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer One day while visiting my daughter, Teresa’s home, my eye caught a saying on her wall that had three powerful words, “Because nice matters.”  I chuckled to myself because I ... Read on »
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Make Others' Lives Better While Making Our Share of Mistakes by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer Guest Post: My Grandma Belle was a treasure. She was an icon in the hometown where she played the piano for countless musical events. As a skilled accompanist, she made ... Read on »
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - A Visit With Mary by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer Here is a guest post by Kathy Christensen... Each year as I think of the story of the first Christmas, I am retouched by its magic. This year, my mind filled with questio ... Read on »
TUESDAY TIDINGS - 3rd Annual Lifting Hearts Christmas Party - THIS THURSDAY!! by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer THIS THURSDAY - DECEMBER 13, 2012... Annual Lifting Hearts CHRISTMAS Party Please come and enjoy the company of the survivors.  We'll be serving soups, salads, and bre ... Read on »
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Persistence and Determination by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer Recently I was reading a talk by a revered leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints named Melvin J Ballard. His topic was the importance of focused and co ... Read on »
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Engaging Life Fully by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer It's been a crazy month, and with the Thanksgiving holiday - last week got overlooked for our wonderful Thursday Thoughts by Kathy Christensen.  So, here is her thought for ... Read on »
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Turning Our Milestones Into Stepping Stones by Kara Herron Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer I have been thinking lately about milestones; the meaningful events in our lives that teach us and help to build our character. Each of us has witnessed the excitement on th ... Read on »
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