The Saga Begins It began Friday, June 6th, when my primary doctor called at 10:30 am, reporting that a recent ultrasound image of my aching gut, and analysis of multiple vials of my blood indicated something was outta whack and needed further investigation. It was suggested – no – I was told to go IMMEDIATELY...Continue reading→

WHO AM I? During the past six months, dealing with the medical community, I have been called Terrisa Mabrey. It gives me a ‘start’ when I hear that name called in the waiting room. Until I was 30 years old, I was known to family and friends by that name. Then a change. When I...Continue reading→

The Five Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle! What does this slogan of sustainability have to do with the life of a terminal cancer patient who is a sculptor?  Not much. Except for one of those words - REPURPOSE.  I’m referring to the practice of repurposing marble or marble sculptures. What does marble or marble...Continue reading→