Glory in our sufferings may seem fruitless but to Janaina Valerio living through Christ not only saved her soul, but it also gave her a fresh start on life. Read her story here!
#Christmas #MeetMe #ChristmasDay #ChristsBiirthday #Christian #SavedByChrist #Christ #Believer #GodsLove #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/25/janainas-story-faith-in-god-and-jesus-amid-struggles/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I've been at this blogging for a few years and believe it or not, it's not a money-making gig. Hoping to get a few donations this Christmas.
#writer #cancer #heartdisease #mentalhealthawareness #donate #friendshelpingfriends #lovemeanyways #Christmas #PleaseDonate #writerslife #MerryChristmas

https://rickollie.com/2025/09/22/help-keep-my-writing-alive-with-donations/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Asking what skills or lessons I have learned recently is like saying you haven't read my blog. So, I'll make it simpler for you here.
#writerslife #nonfiction #lessonslearned #skills #lovemeanyways #cancer #cancersucks #lovehurts #nojoke #holidayseaon #Christmas #homealone #dailyprompt #mylife

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/16/two-lessons-ive-had-to-learn-the-hard-way/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I've always wanted to be remembered in life but what they say is up to them. However, there is someone I'd like to hear eight words from.
#WritersLife #LoveMeAnyways #SayingGoodbye #CancerFight #MovingOn #Words #MerryChristmas #Christmas #NoApologies #GotLove

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/14/one-thing-i-hope-someone-says-about-me/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

After last week's Lupron Injection, as part of my cancer treatment, my mind was aloof to nearly everything. So, I decided to connect with my therapist. Here's what she said.
#Cancer #Feelings #Ghosts #ChangedMeForGood #ChristmasPresent #ChristmasPast #Friend #Valentines #MyLife #LoveMeAnyways #Life

https://rickollie.com/2025/11/28/the-hardest-decision-ive-ever-had-to-make-is/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

What would you say are the positive events that have taken place in the past year that have changed your life? Here's mine!
#LifeLessons #ChangedForGood #Advice #Authenticity #ToxicRelationships #Kindness #Thorns #WritersCommunity #GoodReads #Smile #Cancer #EveryRoseHasItsThorn #LoveMeAnyways #Love

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/06/life-doesnt-have-to-be-a-carousel-positive-life-events/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

What would you say are the positive events that have taken place in the past year that have changed your life? Here's mine!
#LifeLessons #ChangedForGood #Advice #Authenticity #ToxicRelationships #Kindness #Thorns #WritersCommunity #GoodReads #Smile #Cancer #EveryRoseHasItsThorn #LoveMeAnyways #Love

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/06/life-doesnt-have-to-be-a-carousel-positive-life-events/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

After last week's Lupron Injection, as part of my cancer treatment, my mind was aloof to nearly everything. So, I decided to connect with my therapist. Here's what she said.
#Cancer #Feelings #Ghosts #ChangedMeForGood #ChristmasPresent #ChristmasPast #Friend #Valentines #MyLife #LoveMeAnyways #Life

https://rickollie.com/2025/11/28/the-hardest-decision-ive-ever-had-to-make-is/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I wrote 'Cancer and the Holidays' two years ago as I was fighting cancer. Now fighting it a second time, I thought I'd reshare some of the happiness friends brought me then.
#cancerfighter #healingjourney #cancer #cancersucks #cancertreatment #writerslife #goodreads #lovemeanyways #loveoneanother

https://rickollie.com/2023/11/23/cancer-and-the-holidays/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Daily Prompt wants to know Who are your (my) current most favorite people? So, here's a shoutout to some that have cheered me up during my current cancer fight with more to come on Thanksgiving Day!
#cancer #cancerfighter #mondaymotivation #livingmylife #lovemeanyways #writerscommunity #friends

https://rickollie.com/2025/11/24/my-current-favorite-people-are/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social