I'd have to say today I hit bottom and just had to lay in bed until time for my treatment. I couldn't believe what my body felt like when I tried to get out of bed this morning. My back was killing me, my ribs ached and it didn't feel very good just breathing. Up until lately, the effects of the radiation have been pretty superficial (the expected burn) and so on. Today was day treatment 29 off 33. These last 5 treatments are called "boosters" and are directly targeted at the site that the cancer was removed. At my doctor visit this week, I was told to expect increased side effects for about 2 weeks after my last treatment. I'ts kind of like cooking in the microwave, even after the "ding", the food still cooks for awhile!

Mine & Steve's 23rd Wedding Anniversary is approaching on August 16 and we are planning a little get-a-way and I'm really looking forward to being with my hubby for some quite time. We are delaying the trip until sometime probably in September so I will hopefully feel a little better by then. It gives me something to look forward to. He has been so patient with me and picked up a lot of slack at home ever since the news of the first abnormal mammogram back in January. Thank you for keeping your vows "in sickness and in health" (and all the other ones too)!

Thank you God for taking care of my every need even before I ask.

Headed to bed. Better days to come.

1 dozen left and I'm not talking about donuts!

We'll - time flies when you are having fun! Life does go on along this journey - there is just alot more pink!

Since I last posted, I was honored at a golf tournament (all the caps had pink ribbons embroideried on the back) - Thank you Anutie Bea & Uncle Wayne and all the Taliaferro Clan! It was a nice surprise and of course you had to make me cry.

We partied hard after Karson's graduation and yes - I cried again. I think I'm just getting old!

Let's see, we've been to the beach with family and had a good time. It's tradition and the radiation therapist even took all my tape & markings off so I could swim! Sweet surprise but I paid for it upon returning. I spent 45 minutes 3 days in a row doing x-rays trying to get marked back "just perfectly"! I just wanted to cry this time!

Yesterday was another "pink day" spent with the girls. This one was shared with my sister-in-law Andrea. She was diagnoised with Invasive Ductile Carcinoma in mid June and will be having surgery tomorrow morning. She has a long road ahead and I solicite your prayers on her behalf. We spent the day relaxing by the pool before she is out of comission for awhile. We were both given charm bracelets with some memorable charms, photo albums with scrapbooking stuff (did I mention pink), balloons, cards and there was tons of food. Thanks to all the girls for spoiling us - it was a bitter-sweet day. Oh yeah - I cried again.

This week-end, I think it has finally hit me. I just can't seem to get enough rest. My skin is getting pretty crispy and it's hard to get comfortable but it's all part of the deal. I'm just trying to lay low and get these last 12 treatments kicked out. (I have 7 more regular treatments and 5 "boosters" where they target the direct area that the cancer was removed). My last day will be August 5 (unless something changes) and there will be a celebration that day. They say you still continue to "cook" a little more after the treatments have ended but I'm still celebrating! (I don't think there will be any crying this time)!

Thanks for praying for me as I finish up this stage and for prayers for Andrea as she begins.

Love you all
Bonnie