Heather Jauquet

Heather Jauquet

Writer, wife, mom, runner, former teacher, and current crocheter. She's been working at full time writing since the start of pandemic while battling cancer.
Jun
07
Cancer in Quarantine Diaries: The Haircut

Cancer in Quarantine Diaries: The Haircut

The haircut is one of the many milestones of cancer
5 min read
May
31
Cancer in Quarantine: Lessons from a Red Hat

Cancer in Quarantine: Lessons from a Red Hat

A small perspective on current events.
4 min read
May
26
Looking to the Blessed Mother for Hope

Looking to the Blessed Mother for Hope

This from the annual May crowning at my FIL's home last yearMy faith is a big part of
2 min read
May
26
Cancer in Quarantine Diaries: Missing the Crowning of Mary and Looking for Hope

Cancer in Quarantine Diaries: Missing the Crowning of Mary and Looking for Hope

In this time of uncertainty, remembering the Blessed Mother means everything.
4 min read
May
22
The Loss of a Swim Season

The Loss of a Swim Season

My kiddo swimming last summerWe got the word last night that our summer swim season has officially been canceled. My
1 min read
May
22
Cancer in Quarantine: The Loss of a Swim Season and Stages of Grief

Cancer in Quarantine: The Loss of a Swim Season and Stages of Grief

How I am both relieved and grieving the loss of a swim season
5 min read
May
19
What Will my Children Remember?

What Will my Children Remember?

I'm still grappling with my diagnosis of HER2+ breast cancer. I haven't made it public on
3 min read
May
18
Cancer in Quarantine Diaries: What will my Children Remember?

Cancer in Quarantine Diaries: What will my Children Remember?

Will my children have happy memories from the pandemic or only remember that Mommy had cancer?
4 min read
May
18
New Perspectives

New Perspectives

I have been working on my writing journey.  Last year my story "Running Full Circle" was published in
2 min read
May
16
Cancer in Quarantine Diaries: Perspectives

Cancer in Quarantine Diaries: Perspectives

Sharing the perspectives of my children in the middle of a pandemic as I undergo cancer treatment.
5 min read