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Plant-Based Menus Are Growing in Baltimore and Beyond
05/01

Plant-Based Menus Are Growing in Baltimore and Beyond

Now that spring has officially sprung in Baltimore, people are focusing more on ways to “green” their lives. We’ve seen locals honing in on one such topic—increased plant-based consumption. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a rise in vegan and vegetarian menu items popping […]

Instagram post 2196177119590177551_5937102 Back behind the wheel 🥰🏺🙌 My heart is so happy to have found space to get creative!

Recovery hasn’t been easy for a lot of reasons...BUT (silver lining) it has given me some time & space to practice slowing down, loosening my grip & embracing some things I’ve put off.

It’s truly been a joy to embrace this hands-on side of myself again with guitar lessons, painting & pottery (throwback props to my favorite childhood spot @perkinscenter & college buds at @univmiami😍)! Thank you @beanis323 for recommending @clayground_ - can’t wait to go back!
Instagram post 2194460183680418166_5937102 After a few hard months, it was so delightful to hang out with some amazing friends to celebrate two beautiful people 💕💕💕 (who are the only ones not in this picture haha) #loveisinthestpierre
Instagram post 2188110428951901358_5937102 Dusk under the stars, trees dancing in the crisp fall breeze, dogs romping around in the yard, family inside by the fire, laughing after enjoying a meal we all made together. This is a good spot y’all. ✨❤️🌲 #grateful #home
Instagram post 2182396263541180625_5937102 FIND THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY ✨🙌💕 During this recovery, I’ve struggled to find my pace. I’m an active person - always looking for ways to move forward, get involved, stay “productive”... So you can imagine limited mobility & a prescribed break is a major challenge. Even as I get stronger physically every day, my mind isn’t always caught up with my scars. The crazy amounts of chemicals pumped into my body during IVF, through surgery & into recovery have really thrown me… Sometimes I’m not really sure where ‘Kate’ is in all this mess.

One would think this is a great situation (minus the cancer lol). I have ALL THIS TIME with myself & my thoughts. In today’s go-go-go world, I think people are aching to have just a little bit of uninterrupted time to work through their racing thoughts (myself included). I’m reaching to think about deep things - how do I move forward, will I need more surgery or chemo if this comes back, what does the future of my family look like, who am I with this disease, who am I period… Meanwhile, my brain is like “not yet, girl.” Haha

I'm getting sharper every day & it’s totally a result of the incredible support system I have around me - @thefrontrowe, my family, loving friends, an amazing therapist & hobbies. For the first few weeks, I couldn’t do much, but now that I’m able to, I’m working to find things that help my brain get creative & bring me joy. I’ve started guitar lessons, I’m getting back to art & trying watercolor with @letsgomakeart, writing again…

So, in summary, stay positive friends. Take the break you need. Let amazing people help you. Move forward & try some fun hobbies. Just keep going. I’m here with you. 💕
Instagram post 2172889089895012540_5937102 Sooooo we have another recovering Rowe lady in the house 💕🐕🤖 Mahoney was apparently super jealous of my surgery & decided to join the party... Thankfully, we’re headed home with her today after a successful ACL surgery (for those who are keeping count, yes, this is her second). Huge thanks to the VOSM team for helping our bat-eared babe again 💕
Instagram post 2171168924723568086_5937102 Sometimes it’s just a lot. It’s been a tough week, month, year... sometimes it feels like a battle every damn day. But we keep moving forward, inch by inch, even when it’s not easy. Maya Angelou reminds us “we may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated.” 💕 I’m truly grateful for those that help me suit up when I don’t feel quite strong enough & help me keep moving forward. Sending good vibes & strength to any & all who need it 😘
Instagram post 2166799944143468449_5937102 Just your friendly neighborhood spiderdog, here to save the day 🐶❤️🕸 pew pew #happyhalloween #spiderman #spiderdog
Instagram post 2162092485923562709_5937102 Recovery buddies are making sure I stay supported & loved 🐕💕🤣👅🥰
Instagram post 2152592260980683903_5937102 Finally home after a few days of living in the hospital 🙌 Tuesday’s surgery went well but there were some complications, making it a little harder, a little longer & a little more invasive than we all planned. But my incredible docs figured it out & removed the messy, cancerous blob along with my ovary/tube. Because of the severity of the surgery, they kept me a few days in the hospital for care & observation.

Recovery is difficult for me but happening with the help of my JH team, family & friends (& meds!). Since my last surgery 3+ years ago, I know I’ve grown as a person when it comes to self care & practicing what I encourage others to do — but it still isn’t always easy to take care of myself & ask for the help I need. I truly appreciate every person who has reached out — your kind words & thoughts are helping me through this. 💕 Sending lots of love back to ya!
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