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I Will Rise

April 25, 2013 by allisonbenotafraid

I’ve been running with Cancer to 5k, a program that trains cancer survivors for a 5k for free, for a little over a month now. And last night, as I ran with three “sherpas” (volunteers who either have had cancer or been touched by cancer) by my side, I felt strong. I had only run twenty minutes or so, and by no means quickly. Every three minutes I had taken a one-minute break to walk. But I had made it […]

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Categories: Cancer, Faith, Music, Parenting • Tags: Cancer, Cancer to 5k, Christianity, Family, Jesus, Lymphoma, Running

7 Quick Takes

January 11, 2013 by allisonbenotafraid

Hello all! I’m back to share some happenings in the McGinley world! 1. Jen at Conversion Diary has been having some serious health problems (pulmonary embolisms in her lungs) and is not only pregnant, but a busy mother of five children (not to mention an incredible writer.) Please join me in keeping her in your prayers in a special way during this time. 2. Speaking of Jen, Mike and I recently used her Saint’s Name Generator to select a “Saint […]

Categories: 7 Quick Takes, Cancer, Faith, Music, Parenting • Tags: 7 Quick Takes, Anniversary, Cancer, Family, Life, Motherhood, Prayer

7 Quick Takes

November 30, 2012 by allisonbenotafraid

Now that I’m no longer fighting cancer , I don’t usually post on here unless I have a long, essay-like post ready to go. I’m a bit anal (you might say more than a bit if you witnessed me re-fluffing the pillows on the couch after my husband gets up. every. single. time. I can’t help it! Thanks for the those genes, Dad!) Anyways, the thing is, I like control, and am a perfectionist, which means that I don’t post […]

Categories: 7 Quick Takes • Tags: 7 Quick Takes, Christianity, Faith, Family, Motherhood, Parent, Photography

Savor the Moment: All Things Made New

June 1, 2012 by allisonbenotafraid

Almost six years ago, I lived with my sister Rebecca in New York City. I was a new graduate of Notre Dame out to change the world and find my purpose in life. My sister was an actress striving to share her talent with the world and her big heart with someone with equal passion for life. I was a nanny for a family dealing with quite a few difficulties – a toddler who often struck out violently, the possibility […]

Categories: Faith, Parenting, Relationships • Tags: Christianity, Family, Hope, Life, Motherhood, Sisters

When You’re Sick and Tired and Need Beauty the Most

March 22, 2012 by allisonbenotafraid

One of my favorite memories from when I was pregnant with John Paul is from just days after I’d discovered I was carrying our baby. Mike and I were in Canada, visiting the hometown of a friend, and it was nighttime. While everyone relaxed and chatted inside, we snuck outside to see the Canadian night sky our friend had told us so much about. It was breathtaking. Though the sky was black-the darkest I’d ever seen, with no intruding city […]

Categories: Faith, Parenting • Tags: Birthday, Family, First Birthday, Life, Motherhood, Stars

Only Love (Thank You Video & Prayer Request)

January 9, 2012 by allisonbenotafraid

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! It has been quite a while since I last wrote, and I’ve had so many beautiful, blessed experiences over the past month! While I long to share many of them with all of you, it was just so important for me and my family to merely relax and enjoy one another over the holiday season. We had a beautiful time talking, singing, watching movies, and just being together-reflecting on the past year and it’s […]

Categories: Cancer, Faith, Music • Tags: Cancer, Christianity, Family, Friends, PET Scan

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