Wednesday, August 24, 2011

AUG. 24-2011 MY JOURNEY

HELLO:

I HAD A CHECK-UP W. MY SURGEON MANUALLY, AND THANK G. O'KAY. NOW TO FOLLOW UP W. A MAMMOGRAM AND ULTRA SOUND, WHICH IS WHAT FOUND IT ORIGINALLY.

I CONTINUE MY FATIGUE TO THE EXTREME, AND WILL REQUEST FULL BLOOD TESTS TO SEE WHAT COULD BE CAUSING ALL OF THIS. I AM RELYING NOW ON SLEEPING PILLS UNFORTUNATELY, BUT OTHERWISE I SIMPLY DON'T SLEEP. HOPEFULLY, MY BODY WILL READJUST.

SO I AM HANGING IN THERE. TRYING TO ENJOY WHAT I CAN EACH DAY BEFORE I SIMPLY 'PETER' OUT AND STOP 'DOING'. HOPE THAT ANY READER HERE IS FEELING BETTER AND COPING AND ENJOYING WHAT SHE/HE CAN.

UNTIL THE NEXT TIME.
ALL THE BEST TO ALL OF US!

Thursday, August 4, 2011

AUG. 5-2011 ALONG MY CANCER JOURNEY

SHALOM!

As I wrote in my previous blog, a month and a half ago, I finally, after 2 years ,travelled abroad to my home basis of old, where my friends are, where I drive, where I know where to shop, to enjoy, and visit libraries daily and read, and read, and read.

Thank G. I had a wonderful new reality for this period, although inside I knew what possibilities lie within me to have new worries again. But I pushed it away, and just enjoyed the friendships, the love, that I received. Fatigue was my constant companion, partly due to jet lag, and perhaps fatigue is simply part of me now, as it has never left my side.

I have no regrets about the trip-I would do it all over again next year, if life allows me to.
I wish on any readers of this blog to find acceptance, love, friendship around you, as this is what sustains me. There are such good people, carrying and exhibiting godliness all around. I am so thankful for all of you who do reach out to others along your path.

That's it for a starter. I came back and attended a learning day at my cancer society-very meaningful-meditation, followed by a study in the Talmud of what Bikur Cholim means and how to use it in our lives, plus a talk by the head of the center re life/death issues. I am so glad that I went, despite the fact that I NEVER WANTED TO BE A PART OF ANY CANCER GROUP.
Never say never!

Refuah Shlaimah to all of us.
Until next time.