Met with my doctor yesterday. Looks like 6 more radiation treatments, and then they are going to assess if I need more. The skin continues to improve, which is good. Some people have mistakenly thought that this changes everything. Unfortunately, it doesn't change the overall prognosis, but it may help with longevity, and that is wonderful.
In other good news, I feel really good. Though I get tired at night, I feel like my normal self during my work day. Having Wednesdays off is great, because it has allowed me to recharge my battery a bit. It has been busy at the MC Library, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Mentally, I am back in the game. I asked Brian the other night, "Is it weird that I am happy right now?" I do feel joyful right now, and I am trying hard to get the most of each day. Being back on the job has been great for me. I am back with the students that I adore, and I am back with my Creeker buddies, whom I love. To have co-workers who feel more like family is a true blessing.
We have been seeing people socially, which is so nice. Over Labor Day, we had good times with good friends and family. It was especially nice to see Strawley, who was in from Indie.
This is our new normal. It is not what anyone would choose, but it is what we've got, so we have had a find a way to accept it and move on with our amazing lives. I have spent years building the life of my dreams, and it would be foolish to stop living it, just because I know that I am going to die before I'd like to. To quote Braveheart (what happened to you, Mel?) "Every man dies...Not every man really lives."
Love,
Bevy
To put it simply, YOU ROCK!
ReplyDeleteYou continue to amaze me everytime I read your blog. I actually feel better after seeing you Saturday night and listening to you; you have an astonishing outlook on life AND you have never looked better. Stay positive...it's working wonders!! You, Brian & Molly continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeletexoxo