Optimism!

This is the first Monday since the beginning of October that I've felt "normal."  I haven't experienced any of the usual side effects I had with Taxol.  Everyone told me that the treatments (Herceptin and Perjeta) will be a cake walk compared to what I had with Taxol.  It's shaping up that way so far!  I'll go for those every three weeks. I haven't noticed anything funky with the study drug either.  So I'm HAPPY!  I can see slight traces of colored hair, in addition to the white peach fuzz I've had for so long.  Best News Ever!  I came away from the retreat this weekend feeling uplifted, optimistic and with 6 new friends who get stage 4.  One of them does treatment at Huntsman and does the monthly stage 4 support group, so I'll see her regularly.


Today I took my business cards up to J and J nursery in Layton.  I worked there last fall, and they are anxious to have me come back.  I talked to my boss about what I thought I could handle as far as hours, and he's willing to work with me on whatever I need.  Stamina is my only concern, especially in the heat!  Me and one other employee will be their landscape consultation people, so that will be an opportunity to earn extra money outside of retail selling.  Since J and L closed, there's going to be A LOT of business at J and J.  I'll start up my landscaping again too.  It's about to get crazy busy!  I can't wait to get back to my normal routine!!!

My new calling at church! I'm the assistant Young Women's president!  What that means is that I can help out with anything I'm up for (camp, personal progress, activities, etc.)  If there are times when I'm not feeling good, I don't have to do much or do anything. The calling is totally built around my treatments and how I'm feeling.  I'm so excited to work with the youth and especially be involved while Brooklyn is that age.  I was released from my previous calling in September when all of this started.  I've felt kind of lost not having an official calling.  I just want to contribute where I can, do what I can to serve.  I'm super excited!