Tuesday, February 23, 2010

News and Updates

Hi all~ It has been a crazy last week or so. Last Wednesday, my sister Sherry had her knee replaced. Something long overdue. Before going into surgery, I was in preop with her and Ferell (quick story) and after one sedative, Sherry started telling the nurse, Stephanie, about my cancer and surgeries, etc. She then told Stephanie about my wig, to which an older woman in the corner (waiting w/her husband who was having surgery also) stood up and said, "I want to see", and puzzled, I looked over, and as I did, she yanked her wig off, and I laughed and yanked my wig off, too!!! I then ran over and gave her a big hug and we shared a few precious minutes talking about our cancer and our hair. She had just finished her last chemo the previous week and so she was still bald. My hair is coming back black and white.....it's pretty wild...Anyway, I just had to share that moment with all of you because it was like something that only happens in movies. It was a great feeling...and shortly thereafter, my sister was out like a light.....

The very next evening, my son, Kyle, crashed his motorcycle. I didn't find out until Friday morning. He was released from the hospital yesterday with a concussion, fractured fibula, torn ACL, and road rash. He is very sore, and I hope, and pray, he never gets on a motorcycle again. The trauma nurse said that he was riding on the wings of angels that night. I believe her. He was very, very lucky and I think he knows that. He even told me he will fix it up only to sell it and get his money out of it.

Like I said, it's been a busy week. But not so busy to think of my warrior sisters and all my friends who have been so supportive of me. There is not one day that goes by that I don't hold you close in thought. I notice that as I begin to feel better, my calendar seems to get fuller - what's up with that??? Actually, as of late it has been my sister, my son, and school. That's all. Once things settle down, and I'm really back on my feet, I want to volunteer time to somewhere that supports breast cancer patients. I feel that I have a lot to offer; hope, love, peace, laughter in hard times, and eternal friendship.

Now, tell me - how have YOU been? Hugs to all~

3 comments:

  1. WHAT A WONDERDUL EXPERIENCE IN PREOP.... YOU GO GIRL!! I'M HAPPY TO HEAR YOUR SON IS DOING WELL AND IS HEAR TO TALK ABOUT IT. YOU ARE BACK ... I HEAR IT IN YOUR WORDS.... WELCOME BACK AND CONGRATULATIONS!! YOU HAVE FOUGHT AN AWESOME BATTLE.... I WISH YOU MANY MORE YEARS OF HAPPINESS. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU IN LIFE AND SCHOOL.

    DONNA

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  2. Love your blog! The song that you have by Kenny Chesney is now the one I listen to before each chemo & herceptin treatments! I guess I'm a newbie, will have my 2nd chemo on Friday! Only 4 more...yay!! Glad your son is okay...thank goodness for those guardian angels! Thank you for the inspiration you have provided through your story!

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  3. Hey Donna!! thanks so very much for always being there...I always look forward to your posts.

    Lisa - Welcome. I began my journey with Miley Cyrus' "The Climb" and couldn't listen to it without crying, and I'm on the other side now listening to "I'm Alive and Well" and feeling grateful and humble and well....alive. It's an awesome feeling. My hope today is that one day soon you will be on the other side of your 4 chemo's!! Keep the faith!

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