One Year

Today, May 3, marks one year since my first surgery for breast cancer. I literally have spent the last year having surgeries, going through chemo, staying at my summer place, and getting radiation. Another year of my life lost to cancer. It makes me both sad and angry. This year has been difficult for not only me, but for the people around me, especially my family. I do want to thank each and every one of you reading this blog for your support and kindness. And there are so many other people in my life who have helped along the way. While I feel pain at the loss of the last year, I see so many blessings within it. I am actually very lucky. I thank God for every day I am still here.

I've had a lot of doctor appointments this week. It is draining and sometimes irritating. However, the good news is that I do not have to return to medical oncology for two months. Two months off from them! Hooray! I do have a number of tests that need to be done yet it still feels like a step forward and a little bit of freedom.

More good news: I have continued to heal rapidly from my radiation burns. Thank goodness! I feel pretty good. However, I am extremely fatigued and requiring naps and many hours of sleep at night. I think I have been in bed by 6pm every night this week. This is rather frustrating as I am ready to get back to regular life. I remind myself to be patient and appreciate all the progress I've made. But I am not so good at patience......

John Paul is finishing up his junior year at Carroll. Hopefully we will see him soon.

Brennan is currently at The Forge, the final test and exercise of boot camp. Soon my son will be a soldier in the United States Army.

Craig is excited to go to Missouri next week for B's graduation. I will watch it as it is streamed live on the Facebook page.

What a difference a year makes. A roller coatser indeed.

And this too shall pass.