This is something that I've learned over the last few years from some very dear friends. And, it can apply to so many things: wisdom, patience, strength, courage, serenity etc. The idea is that you have share different parts of yourself with people in order to keep them.
Today started off the same as many Mondays do - 9:00 a.m. exercise class with my BCA ladies. It's really a great class and our tea time and chit chat are even better. We decided to end our class early because one of our new members O was having an emotional day (boy could I ever relate!). O was recently diagnosed with BC and underwent surgery six weeks. She's frustrated, scared, and sleep-deprived. Poor muffin ... wasn't that long ago that I shared all those emotions and more!
So there we were packing up our balls, mats, and weights and heading upstairs for an early tea wrapped in love and support. It was really beautiful to see five women jump into action to save O from feeling alone with her disease.
O and I have taken a different approach to our BC. O wants to know everything about the drugs and tests and then decide if she'll get on board. She definitely has an analytical mind. I, on the other hand, tend to follow direction (pretty well) and have total faith in my Oncologist. Call me naive but I've done very little research on my own! I am, after all, a Communications specialist not a Cancer doctor. So if you're looking for a News Release ... I'm your girl ... but if you're looking for a cure for cancer ... Dr. Y is your man! Although I don't like some of the side effects of the meds ... I'm willing to suck it up and take them. Of course, it's easy for me to say that today cause I'm feeling great ... talk to me on later this week when I'm getting chemo!
Tomorrow's the big day! I have to be at the Civic by 7:15 a.m. for my port-a-cath and then it's over to the General for chemo at 1:45 p.m. I'm a little nervous but I'm looking forward not having to stress about an IV! Today was my last blood test using my arm ... the timing couldn't be better - the technician said my veins are hardening.
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Hi Tracey. By the time you read this, you'll have your port-a-cath in and ready for using! It's always nice to read your blogs because you're sooo positive (and you're spreading it to other in need). I'm so proud of you! Take care, love you! Lynn
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynn. Hope you and Kim had a great time in Europe. Love you. xo
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