Tag Archives: love
my awesome friends
So now I know I was on the right track with my earlier post which has incidentally proven to be shall we say slightly locally controversial…I have yet to understand why my opinions can be like lightning rods. I am … Continue reading
…time for a little spirit of the season, perhaps?
It is the season of magic and miracles, so here’s a little visual seasonal cheer to get you all into the Christmas Spirit. Believing in a little magic of the season is a good thing….and it’s the magic of ordinary … Continue reading
there but for the grace of God go I
Today I had a follow-up with my surgeon. Once again my sweet man and I made the trek to Philadelphia in the afternoon. I have been going long enough that I have started to recognize the faces: the newly diagnosed, … Continue reading
a baker’s dozen: 13 down 22 to go
Well another one done and stick a needle in me, I am about done for the week. Between doing the radiation shuffle (which would be so awful without my gal pals), feeling so tired that I feel nauseous (and I … Continue reading
more things breast cancer…and a little shawn colvin
I did my best to manage my stress today and actually ended the day feeling more productive than it began. I am still having swelling and pain as my darn surgical sites heal, and can I mention for a change … Continue reading
a couple of clouds on a sunny day
Today is a weird one. First there was the call from my surgeon’s office that they had not yet received my written surgery clearance from my primary care’s office. So I called my primary care and said I don’t want to whine … Continue reading
rainy day…busy brain
It’s another rainy day and while great for my herbs newly planted in my garden, it’s making me a little mopey. Not bad mopey – my head is just a bit crowded. My Nurse Navigator called. Apparently they don’t feel … Continue reading
happy birthday to me…
d1, a photo by mainlineclicks on Flickr. So maybe this year my birthday is just more awesome – truthfully the best ever…. or I am more aware of the gifts we have in this world and grateful for the love … Continue reading
breathe….just breathe
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
women journal…
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