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Round Two
Well crap…I did NOT want to resurrect this blog. But unfortunately just 11 months after completing treatment, my cancer is back with a VENGEANCE (say that with a dramatic movie trailer voice). So the start to this particular chapter began down in Tucson during my lovely sister’s wedding. The morning of her wedding as I was reaching … Continue reading
Final Post (for now)
Hi friends and family! Well I’ve been neglecting this blog horribly. I think this will be my final blog for the time being. Now that I am FINISHED with treatment!!! Such a wonderful sentence to write. I’ll fill you in on the last few weeks… The last 2 weeks of radiation treatment were actually pretty … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year friends and family! I have to say, I’m certainly ready to say adios to 2011. This has been the hardest year of my life, however in some ways it’s also been the most rewarding. I’ve expereinced a new depth of love from my closest friends, discovered amazing generosity in others, met the … Continue reading
Radiation and Work
Wow…I have seriously neglected Sunshine & Kittens! It’s hard to find time to update my dear blog now that I’m back to work full time. But before I jump into recent updates, a quick note about the end of chemo. I got to finally say goodbye to chemo (thanks for all your help, now get … Continue reading
DONE WITH CHEMO!!
So very happy…today is my last chemo treatment! What a relief to know that (hopefully) I will never again have to have this tough stuff pumped through my veins. Although I have to admit it’s a little bitersweet to have the comfort and routine of treatment ending. I love my nurses and doctor so much…I’ll … Continue reading
End is in sight
Updating my blog from the new comfy chairs at swedish. Its treatment #15 today…I am DONE with chemo next week! and seriously, not a minute too soon. My poor body is really starting to show the affects of all this poison. My counts are real low today (white and red blood cells) and I’m pretty … Continue reading
Hats and Hair
Hi friends. My hair is starting to sloooooowly grow back, so I figured I’d share some pictures with you. I still look like a nuclear war survivor, but at least there’s a little fuzz there! I also got a couple of new hats to wear this winter, so I’ve included those pictures below as well. … Continue reading
Kittens!
Hi all. It’s been a nice relaxing week. So much more energy when I can nap everyday. I’ve had some fun kitten treats lately. Michelle and Sean brought over their kitten, Apple (first pic below). And Brandon and Wouter (in Amsterdam) sent me a picture of their new kitten, Moses (2nd pic below). Don’t you … Continue reading
R&R
Getting treatment number 12 today. Only 4 more after today! The past week has been filled with rest and relaxation and it’s made a significant difference. I have way more energy for Desmond when he gets home from daycare. And Brian has noticed a big change in my overall health. So that’s nice. I start … Continue reading
Radiation plan and time off
Sitting here getting treatment with my warm blanket and turkey sandwich. They treat us patients well here at Swedish. I met with the radiologist this week, a wonderful doc named Astrid Morris. She has FIVE kids – two sets of twins and a 18 mo old. Made me feel exhausted just hearing about it. We … Continue reading