Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Chris and I spent the Holidays at his parents house in Mineola (near Tyler & Dallas) and have had a real nice time. We evacuated here after the hurricane and have a lot of stuff, including two bunnies to take home with us. We leave tonight for home. While here we had a wonderful time. We went to church with the family and got to meet a lot of people who have been praying for us, ate, celebrated, played games, got reacquainted with the bunnies (they acted like we were strangers!) and slept a bunch. Time seems to stand still here at Pat and Carolyn's - I find it very comforting.
Health-wise I'm doing pretty well. I seem to have more energy every day. The neuropathy in my hands seems to be lessening and my arms/wrists don't ache so much. I've taken to wearing band aids on my fingers (I look like Seymore from Little Shop...) to make sure I don't rip my lovely, chemo-manicured nails off. I'm trying to let the "falling off parts" grow out - don't ask. My hair is growing. I'm trying hard not to think about the bald(er) spot at the crown of my head. The hair is so white and thin, you can see my scalp. Doesn't help that it sticks straigght up. The folks at work told me "you look all mixed race, rockin the platinum do"
I have one week of work before I go on leave again for the surgery. The big day is January 12 and I will have a quadrectomy (Lumpectomy) and hysterectomy/Ooperectomy. The oopherectomy (removal of ovaries) is supposed to help them treat my cancer AND regulate my hormones by putting me into menopause. The ovaries and the hormones they create have a lot to do with tumor growth - at least in my case. Mum is coming back to Galveston on the 10th to help nurse my through the surgery fun. Surgery is scheduled to be done at UTMB, but they aren't open yet... The doctors are sure it will be open, I'm not sure of a back-up plan.
In this new year I am feeling very grateful. I am grateful for my life, my family and all my friends(extended family - that's you!). I wish I could send a big hug, here's a virtual one
3 comments:
Happy New Year Selena & Chris! I wish you luck during the surgery. The only thing I can share with you,via the hysterectomy experience is that you will feel tired for 6 mos or so. Now I know that isn't news to you...but in about 6 mos it will be better! I promise! I know that you have been tired with all the chemo/radiation. Post a pic of your new hair! Sticking straight up, eh? So we have a white hair kewpie doll! Ask mom about the kewpie dolls! Our prayers are with you! Happy New Year!
I've always been grateful for you in my life, Sel. You've always been a grounding force for me, rational, reasonable, solid. I have always looked to you for strength and wise council.
Keeping you in my thoughts.
J-)
Happy New Year! We are still praying for you, I realize that we don't seem like we are a very close family, in some ways this is true, but... You and Chris are in our thoughts, and our prayers. We love you so much. 2009 is going to be a great year, a year for healing. All Our Love, John & Re.
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