Tag Archives: life

happy is a state of mind I choose

Posted on May 13, 2011 by carla

I know some people think I am bit nutty because how can I say I am happy when I have breast cancer. Ok look, maybe every single day I won’t be happy, and some days I will be scared, but … Continue reading →

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reminding myself to learn patience

Posted on May 13, 2011 by carla

Some days patience is a virtue I have a hard time discovering….and today? The word of the morning thus far is irritation.   And it’s probably just in my head because I have things to do….but….let’s start at the beginning (and … Continue reading →

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breathe….just breathe

Posted on May 12, 2011 by carla

I can breathe….1 lump 3.5 to 4 cm stage 2 – lumpectomy , maybe node removal depending on what sentinel node shows surgery day.  Tamoxifen   for five years.  I don’t know if I am thrilled about reading the list of side effects however … Continue reading →

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hope and fear…and faith in myself.

Posted on May 12, 2011 by carla

Today is a big day.  No getting around it.  I see the surgeon and find out more what is what.  The waiting, as you know, has sucked. And today I am anxious.  Today the immediate future and my new reality … Continue reading →

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women journal…

Posted on May 11, 2011 by carla

I discovered a new blog yesterday – after five years – it’s blogger, Lauren, in truth discovered me first and left me a comment: i loved reading your blog, here is what i made my mantra…longevity trumps cosmetics…it helped me keep focus. … Continue reading →

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mirror, mirror on the wall

Posted on May 10, 2011 by carla

I will preface this post by letting the worry worts know I am not in a dark place in my head.  Truly. This morning as I walked the dogs past my parents’ old house, a home we loved well, I … Continue reading →

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3 s’s: sleep and stress and sun

Posted on May 6, 2011 by carla

An awesome spring day! Yay! Well the good news is I really slept last night – just fell asleep – plain old natural, unassisted sleep.  I feel sooooo much better, especially emotionally.  Now if everyone in my world could sleep … Continue reading →

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a week ago today…and other rambling thoughts

Posted on May 5, 2011 by carla

First of all, I slept a little better last night – and I was tired after all those tests yesterday.  Of course I think I also get tired because staying positive can be exhausting….which leads me to the first of … Continue reading →

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a day of tests

Posted on May 4, 2011 by carla

I am finally home.  Today started early – testing since 9 a.m. this morning.  First up EKG.   That was a little schmoopy because I saw the woman who has been checking me out of women’s health appointments for years.  She … Continue reading →

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a place of selfish? or is that how you survive?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by carla

So Bethenny Frankel has a new book called A Place of Yes ? I think I have to enter to an extent A Place of Selfish.  I think I need it to survive. All these years I have championed other people … Continue reading →

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