A LOT has happened in the past week since leaving the hospital. The summary, as far as my health goes, is that things are improving and moving in the right direction. On Monday, my surgeon eased my restrictions some and added in some activity. And I can drive! Thank goodness!! I see her tomorrow and hopefully she will allow even more normalcy. Fingers crossed.
I have been on daily iv antibiotics here at home. I have three more days left.Then the port access comes out and I can shower normally again as well as have more range of motion in my arm. Home health was just here and they agreed things are looking good. She also drew labs. I pray that those results are consistent with my perception of moving forward.
I am scheduled to start chemo next week. So in preparation I cut my hair short. Holy cow I had long hair. But it is on the road towards bald rather than my hair falling out at that really long length. I had a wig consultation and tried on a number of styles. I liked "Rosie" but with both the cost involved along with the uncertainty that I will ever wear it, I took a pass for now. Bald I will be!
Today, however, is so much bigger than all of this health business. Today is Brennan's last day home before he leaves for college early tomorrow morning. My baby has grown up. He is off to Boise State. It's far enough away that he gets his freedom and close enough away to get there in an hour by direct flight. My heart hurts to not be taking him to school and moving him in to his dorm room but unfortunately I can't travel. Craig is taking him and will help move him in. But to be honest, I really really wanted to be the one.
B is ready to go. I have hopefully prepared him for this transition. Maybe I forgot to prepare myself......
Sally,
You are a fighter. You have knocked out cancer every time it has come at you. You will do it again! You have such a great passion for life and you WILL win. You are such a beautiful person. Whether you are bald or have short hair or wear a wig, you are still such a beautiful individual. Do not hesitate to ask any of your many friends, fans or followers for assistance.
John O.
Dearest Sally,
What a roller coaster of emotions you have been , and still are, experiencing….😳
I’m happy to read that your health challenges are on the positive road - once again my friend, the Phoenix is climbing out of the ashes !!!! Progress in motion 👍
And yes we know, it’s hard to see our children leave the nest and even harder for the “baby” bird to take flight, but my friend, you have done an amazing job getting B ready to take flight- he WILL go forth and conquer.
My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family as you continue to build the roads as you build them.
Continued strength and peace within 🙏