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
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Glad to hear that you are "getting through" without a lot of major problems. August 5th will be here before you know it. I call your name in prayer daily, I have 5 friends at this moment that are getting treatment,4 with breast cancer. I love you and will celebrate with you when this is all over!
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