A Sense of Normalcy

I don't have a lot to report right now.  Life is getting back to normal, I guess a new normal?  I kind-of miss having consistent, daily contact with friends and family.  You all have made such a difference for us!  When I think of all the things that came together for us, all I can feel is gratitude.  : )  So many people have made such a profound difference, in bringing together exactly what we needed when we needed it.  Totally amazing to see it all in action!

My last chemo was two weeks ago.  Occasionally I have a twinge of sadness over the appearance of my head and lack of eyebrows and eye lashes.  Occasionally, I feel a twinge of sadness when I think about what we have all been through the last six months!  But then I remember the miracles and none of it matters.  Early on, I didn't really understand how the screenings would work after all of this was done.  I thought I should insist on a bone scan, at least every six months, so that if anything decided to show up, we'd be right on top of it.  My oncologist explained to me that since all of the cancer was removed in the surgeries and the chemo has taken care of any floaters there might have been, we can safely assume that I am cured!  So, I have felt some relief since my treatment.  All of my energy and focus is on my family, my goals/our goals, having a great summer and doing lots of fun things together.

My sister, Mel, coerced me into another half marathon, the Cedar Canyon Half on September 18th.  Anyone interested?!  Ha, ha, ha!  NO Pressure!!!