Home Stretch

I am so sorry I have been so bad about blogging on here. Between going all the way to UCSD in La Jolla every weekday and going back to work part time, it has really tied me up. I am still good about not going on the computer about cancer stuff from the late afternoon into the evening so finding time to do this has been a challenge!

Is this a remote control or what?
They use this to position to table
I lay on for radiation.

I officially have 5 more radiation treatments to go! I started with 33 total and as of next Friday, March 18th I will be all done with that phase of things!  All in all it has gone pretty smoothly. It helps that everyone there in the radiation department are wonderful! My coconut is pretty darn toasted at this point but the girls there tell me that I am doing well. I am told that the skin irritation will continue to progress for about 5 more days after treatment finishes though. Other than the driving every day it has been the easiest part of all of this so far.

There really isn't much to update you on either. Just kind of the same old routine as I get this radiation done and behind me. I will be going to see my oncologist next Tuesday to discuss further chemo. I am pushing for it because I feel I should throw a little more at this since my tumor was not free of disease at the time of surgery. As much as I don't want more chemo, I want to give this my best shot! I will certainly update everyone as soon as I make a decision. 

Great Distractions

Having a little fun with Gaston.
He beats up LeFou all through
the play so I was getting him
back!

I had a blast having Cameron here and it was so much fun being able to see him play Gaston again! The only bad part was that I got to see so much of him his last few weeks here that now I am having withdrawal symptoms from him being gone. He is back in New York hitting the audition scene. I am so happy he is there pursuing his dream since he walked away from it to be here with me. Now he just needs to get on Broadway so I can go see him in a show again!!!

Kendall and Christian's wedding is just 5 months away and we are in full wedding prep around here. It is so much fun and keeps me in a positive spirit! Having distractions like Cam's show and the wedding are so healthy for me.

Blessings

Decision times during all of this are always my toughest moments and this is a huge decision time with more chemo and what kind. During these times it is always harder to pull myself out of the "mire" and spot my blessings. Don't get me wrong, I am so appreciative of being alive and I don't take that for granted for one minute! It is just harder to be inspired to sit down and write about it at these times. One thing in particular stands out though. The other day I was at home having a little pity party and doing some crying. Christian walked in very unexpectedly and caught me. We had a very heartfelt talk and it really helped me so much, he probably doesn't realize how much actually. Afterwards I got to thinking how blessed I am that this incredible young man is going to be Kendall's husband! My heart is so full of peace knowing he will be by her side through life and it brings such joy to my heart. Now if that isn't a blessing, I don't know what is!

We got the whole family there finally!

Off he goes to take on the Big Apple!
(insert tear)