Good News!

I have some good news to share. The most recent CT scan, my 3 month post chemo, shows I am cancer free! I like the sound of that. Don't you? The facts are showing what I am feeling, energized and ready to grow hair, grow flowers, and grow optimism.
I must admit, the week began to crawl by from the time the scan was done and until my next doc. appt. I called his office just to check on my appt. time and found Jennifer, she schedules all my tests, appts., etc. She was there alone on a Friday and I never expected she could divulge any info to me and I shared with her how I supposed the doctor would give me my results at our appt. on Tuesday. She paused, then gave me the good news so calmly. I had called her on the way to see my therapist and instantly pulled over to the side of the road to react properly, which means I shouted, threw my hands in the air, did a mental happy dance, and proceeded to call my hubby to share what I heard.
We had both been trying to stay level, not getting too down or too up. If you've ever tried to do that you know how ineffective it is. Like being on a tightrope that isn't very tight. There's a lot of balancing involved and it is nearly impossible to stay put. Now, we were on terra firma, completely ecstatic! I hadn't realized until that moment how tense I had been. The perverbial ten pound weight resting on my shoulders was instantly lifted. I continue to feel light and sort of, dare I say it...normal? Not sure what that feels like anymore, but it must be close. Anyway, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Carpe Diem!

On my Toes!

I decided to have a pedicure and invited my daughter, Bridgett, to join me. We went for the polka dots to be frivilous and "summery." Even though most of the time my feet are too cold to wear sandals, I enjoy my twinkle toes at home. After all, one has to please oneself as well as look good to others. Besides, it was the only way I could get my busy mother of 4 to join me and have some mother-daughter time together. We really enjoyed catching up and getting pampered to boot!

My hair is growing back! I am almost all white/grey. No blonde left, probably could get it done, but I kind of like it so far. My husband loves the color, always compliments me on it. I'm just glad to have it covering my head again. I hated having a cold head.

On a serious note, I am due for another CT scan this week sometime. Waiting to be scheduled. Seems like I'm always waiting for something. I have been doing some physical therapy for

"reconditioning" after chemo. The therapist has no mercy! She is quite a taskmaster. Stands over me and makes sure I do ten of everything. I was really sore the first week. I have to get into shape for my grandchildren. Chasing them around is good cardio!

I'm going for cycle 4 of experimental therapy next week. So far, I'm pretty sure I'm on the drug, not a placebo. My blood pressure is higher, one of the side effects. I have never had any trouble with that before. I'm sort of glad because that means I'm getting the real deal. This drug prevents blood from getting to tumors. I hope for the best. It's hard to stay positive, but I have lots of support from all who love and care about me. We shall overcome!

This is a Good Day to Live!