December 15, 2011 - Four months post-chemo.
Okay, about four months and a week or so, but who's counting? Had my big photo shoot today!! Wow. Spent all yesterday afternoon and evening 'prepping' for my appointment with the 'little' camera. I wanted to look my best so I went on a strict light diet about 5 days ago, way earlier than they suggest, but I thought 'hey, I put on a few pounds from Thanksgiving and our trip to Seattle, it can't hurt!!' So I started Saturday and by Wednesday afternoon...I....was....HUNGRY!!! Every commercial was about food it seemed like. I was watching some of the Christmas stories on TV with Santa and his reindeer, and I was thinking, 'I wonder what reindeer steaks would taste like??' Scott is home from his missionary service and trying to get back into the swing of life, stopped by Chipotle yesterday and brought a burrito home....right at the height of my 'all liquids diet'. Kids...gotta love 'em!!
Got up early today, showered, shaved, and made sure my hair was combed just right. Even though the doctor and his camera were going to be situated...eh hem...a bit further south. Anyway, enough with this. My 'procedure' was a 100% success! Dr. Newton, my gastro surgeon who did my resection last year said everything 'up there' looked great. I am sure he was also bragging about HIS stitchery, but that's okay. He said he saw nothing new developing so I was good to go!!
I have truly been blessed through this part of the ordeal. I feel great and looking forward to a great new year. All the kids and the new grandson will be here for Christmas, first time in 2 years. My 81 year old mom, and my brother and some of his family are coming over from San Antonio. What a great time of year.
My thoughts and prayers are for the many others struggling with cancer, from our good friend to those we don't know. This has been an eye opener for me. As I have said before, priorities in my life are changed now. I concentrate on the more important aspects of my life....my family and my friends. I still love my job, and I am SUPER PSYCHED about my Puerto Rico Project, but I won't let those overshadow the importance my family is to me.
I hope to continue on this healthful path and will contribute my thoughts here along the way. Thank you my friends. If you read this blog, you are my friend. Thank you. Happy Holidays.
