Well, things are starting to fly now. Work has been crazy, doctor's appointments continue, and activities abound. What is strange is I feel like my healthy days are about to end (since I FEEL fine now), and the difficult months of feeling sick and exhausted are about to begin. But, in reality, I'm about to start down the path to cure my illness, not to end my healthiness. (deep, eh?:)
Anyhow, let me get to the point. My surgery is scheduled for February 11th. I will spend at least one night in the hospital, maybe two. Then I'll be out of work until March 7th, spending the following three + weeks recovering at home. After talking to my doctors and my family, it is looking like I won't be taking any visitors in the hospital. Apparently I'll be all drugged up and tired, with various tubes coming out from all parts of my skin. Although, I'm sure I would come up with some VERY entertaining tales during this period, which would entertain any type of audience, I'm gonna stick with seeing people once I get home. Plus, who wants to be in a hospital on a Friday night if they don't have to be? :)
Many people have asked how they can help and I have been so thankful for all of the love and support I have received. It seems weird to me to need help, again because I feel just fine now, but I know I will. I had dinner with one of my life long friends last night, and she has put together a care calendar for me. I kept trying to deter her from putting up too many dates, feeling guilty. She just looked at me and said, "Really, are you gonna make me say it?.... YOU HAVE CANCER" I laughed and suddenly remembered that tiny fact. I can always count on Courtney for the truth, and she has pushed me to do things I might not have wanted to do many times in our lives. I think we probably met in the crib and have grown up together since. I remember when we were about 7 and our families were on a skiing trip together. Courtney and I were on the top of the mountain when the binder on my left ski broke. I couldn't keep the ski on my foot for the life of me. Courtney and I sat on that mountain for a long time before she suddenly jumped up, grabbed my ski and told me she would meet me at the bottom of the mountain. And, she was off. I had nothing left to do but stand up and ski down the entire mountain on just the right ski! (I should have known then that I was a true snowboarder at heart!) When I reached the bottom, she handed me the ski, and we took off to find our parents as if nothing ever happened. She had helped me face the facts and challenged me to a task she knew I could complete. Well, she has taken the ski again, and I will get down this mountain- even if it might be hard! So, thanks Courtney, for being a part of my life for 37 years and for taking control of this calendar!
We have set up days where people can bring meals if they would like. Just log onto the link below and type in the Security Code. It will take you to the calendar. We will update it again in March adding more days, once I know when I'll be having my chemotherapy treatments. As of now, all I really know about is the surgery and recovery time from that.
Here is the website: (Or just click on the link at the top of the blog called Care Calendar)
http://carecalendar.org/logon/63900
Security Code: 8908
Thanks again everyone! I'll be in touch soon!
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