Mid-November Update
Hello again!
I was able to get my laptop running again, so I can finally spend some quality time on it!
I am feeling well, mostly, these days. We have been passing around an aggravating bug. It's not so much a stomach thing; it consists of a bad headache, body aches, mild fever, lethargy, and complete loss of appetite. Of course, it can't resist my worn-down system, so I've had it several times.
For everyone who is wondering "what's next" in my cancer battle, here's the schedule of upcoming events:
12/07 - Followup with neck surgeon / advice about growing eye socket tumor
1/09/08 - Followup with spinal surgeon in Nashville
1/14/08- Appointment with new oncologist to plan / start chemotherapy treatments
2/08 - Followup with hip/femur surgeon in Nashville
I might actually try to combine the two Nashville appointments into one trip in February. January 14th was the soonest appointment I could get with the new oncologist, but it falls into line with my plan to enjoy the holidays without cancer treatments.
Yes, I know it's risky, and yes, I do get scared sometimes that I am delaying treatment to my own demise. Still, my body has had a difficult year, and I need the time to rest/recover/and -- yes -- live! Last Thanksgiving, we hosted the family dinner even though I was on chemo, nearly bald, and could barely stand the sight/smell/taste of food. This year, I want to celebrate the fact that I am still here, have hair, and actually like food again.
I want to count my many other blessings, too: God's love, my family, my home, my (relative) health, and the many people who helped me get through this year with its many challenges.
I hope all of you are going to spend time with your loved ones this Thanksgiving. In spite of their quirks, flaw, and imperfections (and ours!), the bond of family and friends is the stuff that makes life worth living -- and worth fighting to be here to enjoy.
Happy Thanksgiving!
:-) Sharon
I was able to get my laptop running again, so I can finally spend some quality time on it!
I am feeling well, mostly, these days. We have been passing around an aggravating bug. It's not so much a stomach thing; it consists of a bad headache, body aches, mild fever, lethargy, and complete loss of appetite. Of course, it can't resist my worn-down system, so I've had it several times.
For everyone who is wondering "what's next" in my cancer battle, here's the schedule of upcoming events:
12/07 - Followup with neck surgeon / advice about growing eye socket tumor
1/09/08 - Followup with spinal surgeon in Nashville
1/14/08- Appointment with new oncologist to plan / start chemotherapy treatments
2/08 - Followup with hip/femur surgeon in Nashville
I might actually try to combine the two Nashville appointments into one trip in February. January 14th was the soonest appointment I could get with the new oncologist, but it falls into line with my plan to enjoy the holidays without cancer treatments.
Yes, I know it's risky, and yes, I do get scared sometimes that I am delaying treatment to my own demise. Still, my body has had a difficult year, and I need the time to rest/recover/and -- yes -- live! Last Thanksgiving, we hosted the family dinner even though I was on chemo, nearly bald, and could barely stand the sight/smell/taste of food. This year, I want to celebrate the fact that I am still here, have hair, and actually like food again.
I want to count my many other blessings, too: God's love, my family, my home, my (relative) health, and the many people who helped me get through this year with its many challenges.
I hope all of you are going to spend time with your loved ones this Thanksgiving. In spite of their quirks, flaw, and imperfections (and ours!), the bond of family and friends is the stuff that makes life worth living -- and worth fighting to be here to enjoy.
Happy Thanksgiving!
:-) Sharon
posted by Sharon | 8:18 PM
1 Comments:
So glad to see you posting! Love to you and your family on this Thanksgiving! :o)
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