One more time...

I'm having surgery to fix my meniscus, that's ortho talk for my screwed up knee that I can't straighten anymore. I took that motorcycle class in April of 2011, and by golly, the last day I laid the sucker down, knee, elbow, shoulder on the pavement. But, I passed the course! It was an empowering experience, but now I pay the price. Seems like I take two steps forward, one back. It was worth it, really. My next hobby won't be as dangerous. I bought a Glock 17, 9mm pistol, passed the safety test and now will take it to target practice. That's better, huh? More to follow. Time for surgery!

June is busting out all over!

I am post Avastin treatment # 9 and feeling pretty darn good. My CA125 blood test, the marker for ovarian cancer, is at 12 and that is very good considering it was 34 when I was re-diagnosed in May 2011.  I have been on "maintenance" treatment since Dec. of 2011.  With the help and generosity of Genentech, the maker of Avastin, I plan on staying in remission and on this drug indefinitely. My side effects are minimal compared to chemo, and I am in Dr. Palchak's care which makes me feel solid and confident. Right now I am going to take my doggies Rylee, and Tinkerbell for a walk in the sunshine. Carpe Diem!

I am grateful for this special time in my life. I have just returned from Paris, (I love to say that!) and have a blank slate to work from. With all the planning over, I now revel in the memories. The 306 photos are being collaged, titled, and tweaked. I am in the City of Lights all over again! What a joy to have been there! Merci beacoup, Paris!