Beyond facing mortality, finding purpose and humor in life’s taxing challenges. After surviving two bouts with cancer and living with chronic illness, Vee Q has chosen to continue life with purpose and adventure while implementing thoughtful solutions to overcoming life’s obstacles and finding humor wherever and whenever encounters avail. In a poignant reflection, Vee chronicles her challenging journey through life as she bravely faced breast cancer, its recurrence seven years later, the subsequent treatment, and her own mortality. While detailing how she dealt with the emotional turmoil, fear, and anxiety associated with her health battles, Vee provides gentle encouragement to others that it is possible to push forward, gain strength, remain focused, and eventually develop a more positive outlook on life, whatever our personal challenges. By sharing her story, Vee guides those suffering from serious illness to realize that even in our darkest moments, we can draw strength from our experiences to move forward into the light of hope. “Twice in a Lifetime, and Then Some – an enlightening story of overcoming fear, anxiety and emotional turmoil when facing overwhelming obstacles. Vee’s challenging life and travel stories demonstrate how she faces the unexpected, exercises perseverance, and moves forward with purpose and grace.”