A returning

We went back to STL last week.

A brief visit with my radiation oncologist and the physician's assistant (whose name I have not been able to obtain). Dr Z said that there was nothing he felt was worrisome and that he'd like to see me along with one of my other visits, taking my trips down to twice a year!

They checked out my weird spot on my leg. A bruise which hasn't changed in months and has a divet behind it... They also did not feel it was worrisome.

After a 15 min chat, I was done and free to .... Lay by the pool ... And then we napped. [T was on a nap- fest, we / he slept so much that first day!] We had a lovely dinner with Jezzy. And then returned to the hotel for a much needed nap. I forced T into getting up at 10pm for a trip out for ice cream, initially grumbly-- he perked up with a treat and a cute-girl waitress.

 

We scheduled this trip around our friend's Will and Sandra's show- the Beggar's Carnivale! (http://thebeggarscarnivale.com/)

And after a long lovely day at the botanical gardens, after a little antique/thrift store shopping, after a nice breakfast...we went to the show!

It was awesome and if I were a better person I would have taken more photos, but I suck and so I didn't.

Had a great breakfast at a little French place -- and indulged my new love of lemon curd there.

 

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September 6

So I keep getting confused about what I have posted where... Here's an entry from September 6

 

https://www.facebook.com/caitlinfriend.mcdiarmid/posts/546201902095907

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July 5

Tomorrow marks a year since diagnosis.

I am continuously amazed at the gifts this diagnosis resulted in.

I am forever grateful for all the love and support I have received from my family and friends.

I am feeling strong and joyful.

I am thankful for the APP and the Olivers for making our journey easy, giving us the security of steady incomes, continued employment, and heartfelt support

I respect and honor all the medical people who laid hands on me from surgery, to radiation, to chemo and beyond.

I acknowledge all the women who have gone before me who helped develop the new drugs, and therapies by participating in trials. This includes my mother.

I owe so much to my partner T who stayed by me through it all, and helped me keep perspective. Held me and loved me throughout. Never wavered, never turned away.

I am so proud of my kids who just pitched in and kept me laughing and mindful of my biggest blessings.

I am excited for the future.

I am.

 

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