The Ronaissance

The Ronaissance

Mountain Climbing for Beginners

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Ron Stempkowski
Oct 07, 2026
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When my husband Ken was diagnosed with terminal cancer, I began a journey that felt like climbing a mountain I didn’t know existed—and there was no way around it. Certainly unexpected. Incredibly challenging. At times, it just felt wholly impossible. But I did it. Because I had no choice. With no time to plan, I grabbed on where I could—even if it was j…

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