Where do I even start? It has been a little over a week, but it has gone by in a flash getting everything marshalled and ready to dive into the process of killing off the bad cells again. Plus, the added complication with the leg infection. Which might be a good place to start.
And Then There Was One
The past couple of weeks has been a whirlwind of tests in addition to the surgery to remove the old port and install a new one. The oncologist wanted to have a clear picture of the extent of the progression and to ensure we wouldn’t run into problems due to any unknown underlying health issues. The good news is that other than one anticipated result, everything else was positive.
Out with the Old and In with the New
Yesterday, as per the results of the portogram, I underwent port replacement surgery. Out with the old, and in with the new. The day was a bit nostalgic because the port being removed had been with me so far during my cancer journey.
Omens and Outcomes
Yesterday was a test day: portogram and bone marrow biopsy. I had to be up at the crack of dawn—except dawn didn’t crack. We had pitch-dark skies, thunder showers, and a transformer that blew in a blinding flash just before we reached the hospital. I wondered whether it was an omen for how the tests would go.
Blessed, Not Brave
Throughout this journey, I’ve heard “you’re so brave” several times. It always takes me by surprise because I don’t feel brave. I don’t feel afraid either—I’m blessed.
Jumping Through Hoops: aka Cancer Rears Its Head
The next chapter of my cancer journey begins. A new lump, with some twists and the hoops I’ve had to jump through.
Read Across America and 7th Grade Revolution
Celebrate Read Across America week with a heartwarming experience at Wagner Elementary!
The New Years’ Dance
Welcome to 2024!!! Life is like a dance, we take a few steps forward and a few back, and sometime run in circles.
NaNoWriMo and Me
As November draws to a close, so does the quest to win NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). Congrats to all who participate.
The Next Chapter
Writers tend to view things in scenes and chapters. While I enjoy getting into a flow state and immersing myself in a scene, nothing quite brings the same excitement as starting a new chapter. With a new chapter, you turn the page and choose a new direction. I’m always excited to see where the writing is going to take me. As in fiction, so it is in life.
10 Years of Living with Leukemia
This month marks a big milestone … the 10th Anniversary of my leukemia & lymphoma diagnosis. I have decided that this is something to celebrate.
Strong Emotions and Situations in Stories and in Life
Have you ever read a book that made you feel like you were living the story along with the characters? A book that made you think about your own life and how you would handle the challenges they faced?