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Monday, August 1, 2011

Beautiful trip to the lake

On Thursday, July 28th, I went with Kathy up to her place at the lake. Then on Friday, Gary & John came up. We had a really great time. Very relaxing!!! I wasn't able to be out in the sun as much as they were but I rested in the cottage.

I've still been nauseous since I had my last chemo (Fri. July 22nd). I vomited 3 times yesterday and already 2 times today. Uggggg!! I guess I have to start taking my new anti-emetic more.
I've also been having toe and ankle cramps at night. I'm really curious to see what my lab results are today.

Mom:
I'm really happy to say that Mom is doing a lot better! She has been up walking with a walker on her own. I think by the end of the week she may not need anyone staying at night with her.
Go Mom!!!!! Love you!

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It's 2010! Time to Reflect...

Almost 18 months cancer-free...how long will it last? Such an aggressive cancer, this damn Leiomyosarcoma! Every CT/MRI I have had since my completion of radiation in August 2008 was VERY stressful. Even when I didn't realize it, "SCAN"XIETY loomed in the back of head. Knowing that I had a 50% chance of the cancer returning. Wondering if NOT having chemo back then was the right path. Since my doc's hadn't dealt with many sarcomas, did they really know the BEST treatments?
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The last year and half has brought me so much joy and contentment. To be a GRANDMA! Wow. I love it! To become so much closer to my family. My sis is my best friend now! My husband and I couldn't be any closer. I get to see my daughter and her family every week when I go to babysit my little Maxton. My stepdaughter moved in with our youngest grandson, Marcus, for 6 months. He is a little angel. My Mom has been so much help to me through all my health issues. My stepdad and I have become closer than I ever thought possible. He has been down the cancer road as well. My Mother-in-law has moved closer to us and our relationship has grown. And then I began working at Samaritan and have some wonderful friends! I love that place so much! It's worth the 45 minute drive.

I HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE!
And I know how to live it...by the seat of my pants! :)

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive well preserved body, but rather to slide in sideways, chocolate in one hand, a beer (or tequila) in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming "woo hoo, what a ride"

**HEY! DON'T FORGET TO GO TO "OLDER POSTS" JUST ABOVE THIS ON THE RIGHT. LOTS OF COOL INFO THERE TOO! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS ME WITH TIM MCGRAW!