Only a handful left…

Three times in the past month I’ve been reminded that it’s been a while since the last update: apologies. All is well; in fact, all is very well! Five infusion treatments to go then back to what will be “normal” for a while, more frequent mammograms and extended hormone therapy. All blood work looks great and my oncologist is extremely pleased with how things are going.

Had another milestone this past week: my first haircut since before the surgery in May! Not that there was that much to cut, but the hair does tend to come back in different lengths in different places, with a few more cowlicks and such. I have asked for a refund for all the treatment, however, because in spite of the promise of curly hair post chemo it’s coming back the same way it left, with just a touch more gray: straight, brown, and fine as frog’s hair. Ha! Happy as a clam to have it back, though.

Still having some fatigue issues from time to time, but I’m told that could last for a while. Have dealt with that for years, anyway, with the fibromyalgia so no big deal. You do what you can, when you can. I’m going back to Pilates class and adding in some other exercise whenever possible. My goal this year is to focus on getting healthier. As I told my doc the other day, I’m in the final third of my life (I fully expect to live at least to 90) and I want to enjoy every day of it for as long as I can

Beyond that, the quest for new adventures continues. Visited an alpaca farm in November, been to a couple of new restaurants, and booked for a wood crafts workshop the end of this week. Eating more healthfully, too, now that I can cook again.

My next “big” adventure is a trip to Columbus, Mississippi, in April for our 40th reunion at Mississippi University for Women! Always does my soul good to set foot on that beautiful campus again and to see so many friends. Will probably hang close to home the rest of the year and build up my sadly depleted leave time, but hope to get on the road and start traveling again in 2023. Have people to see, places to go, things to do!

Once again, please let me express my deep gratitude for everyone who called, sent cards or care packages, texted me, came to see me, covered for me at work, and generally took care of me, prayed for me, and kept my spirits up throughout the past year. My prayer for peace throughout the process was answered by God and through all of you. Thank you so very much.