Ahoy To All You Wonderful People...
Well...it's just a little past midnight on the morning of the 10th of September....yup...I'm 39 and holding...at least for the next 23 hours and 30 minutes! And you know what...it's not so bad. I'm actually looking forward to turning 40. No, really. The past 10 years since 30 has just flown by, but with so many great memories, and granted, some tragedy as well, that I can't wait to see what the next decade brings me. Every day teaches me SOMETHING...maybe nothing major, but something and I intend to be around for a long time to continue my education.
A friend recently asked me what I've learned in the past few months...I told her this: I have learned that 40 isn't fatal...and neither is cancer. Most of all, I have learned that despite everything that has occured over the past 3-4 months, I am content, and can honestly say that I am happy. I know who I am. I know who my true friends are and I wouldn't trade my life for anyone else's.
This next week is a busy one for me medically. Follow-up appointments, wound clinic evaluation and chemo treatment #3 on Tuesday...yup...the day after my big 4-0, but oh well...at least I'm here to complain about it!! I should just move to the hospital for the next week since all my appointments are staggered throughout a 4 day period. But I can say that everyone at my doctor's offices and at the Cancer Center has been terrific. A cab driver asked me last week if I was a good patient or a bad patient and I can honestly say that I think that I'm a good patient. At least I hope so.
Anyway...that's all there is to say for now. Thanks again for all the cards, e-mails, thoughts and prayers; they are appreciated deeply. Everybody take care of yourselves and each other.
And don't for get to check them hooties!!!
Love to all,
Mel
Well...it's just a little past midnight on the morning of the 10th of September....yup...I'm 39 and holding...at least for the next 23 hours and 30 minutes! And you know what...it's not so bad. I'm actually looking forward to turning 40. No, really. The past 10 years since 30 has just flown by, but with so many great memories, and granted, some tragedy as well, that I can't wait to see what the next decade brings me. Every day teaches me SOMETHING...maybe nothing major, but something and I intend to be around for a long time to continue my education.
A friend recently asked me what I've learned in the past few months...I told her this: I have learned that 40 isn't fatal...and neither is cancer. Most of all, I have learned that despite everything that has occured over the past 3-4 months, I am content, and can honestly say that I am happy. I know who I am. I know who my true friends are and I wouldn't trade my life for anyone else's.
This next week is a busy one for me medically. Follow-up appointments, wound clinic evaluation and chemo treatment #3 on Tuesday...yup...the day after my big 4-0, but oh well...at least I'm here to complain about it!! I should just move to the hospital for the next week since all my appointments are staggered throughout a 4 day period. But I can say that everyone at my doctor's offices and at the Cancer Center has been terrific. A cab driver asked me last week if I was a good patient or a bad patient and I can honestly say that I think that I'm a good patient. At least I hope so.
Anyway...that's all there is to say for now. Thanks again for all the cards, e-mails, thoughts and prayers; they are appreciated deeply. Everybody take care of yourselves and each other.
And don't for get to check them hooties!!!
Love to all,
Mel
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