You forge different bonds with friends than with family, tell different secrets.

Why do waiting rooms have to be so ominous?

My advice: Take a second out of the day today and be thankful for your family.

You always get apprehensive before you do shoots.

Being a caretaker is, and never will be, an easy job; in fact, it is that hardest job in the world and many times a thankless job. You have to be the pillar of strength even when you feel like you are crumbling to pieces inside.

When you see how fragile and delicate life can be, all else fades into the background.

I think cancer is a hard battle to fight alone or with another person at your side, but I will say having someone to pick you up when you fall, stand by your side through every appointment and delivery of bad news is priceless.