And So it began

"ONCE UPON A TIME"....there came along this little lump...insignificant really when you compare it to the entire world of lumps. That is, right up to the point that it wasn't...insignificant I mean............... and so began my journey.

A NEWER SHADE OF PINK...now I more then SURVIVE...I am learning to THRIVE...

OF COURSE... we all know things are bound to get a little crazy with a surprise around most every corner...not to mention an assortment of bumps and bruises along the way...but I am ever thankful for them all...they have all made me who I am. So buckle up, hold on tight and enjoy the ride thru what I lovingly refer to as LIFE


Wednesday, November 7, 2012

What I learned....
 

     Let me start by saying....sadly I made some dumb choices this last chemo round....okay...they didn't seem dumb at the time but proved to be after the fact.  Luckily...I am a quick study so I will not be repeating them.

Lesson #1 - Pay attention to the clock!!!!
      Don't let yourself get distracted and forget to EAT, DRINK, SLEEP or take those all important    anti-puke pills on time!!!

Lesson #2 - Car ride.....not your friend!!!
       Not ever suffered from motion sickness....never crossed my mind that 2 days after chemo would   maybe not be the wisest moved...especially in the dark....and in combination with Lesson #1.

Lesson #3 - Never under-estimate the crippling power of total exhaustion!!!
        I have never experienced this level of bone weary pooped!!!  When you have to work yourself    up to walking the 8 steps into the kitchen to get a drink....and that is WAY beyond your reach and feels more like a 10K marathon....it's bad....not to mention the energy it takes to have the ability to put any thoughts together....WHO KNEW!?!?!?

          ....Thankfully I have a bed in my living room!!!
Smartest move so far!!