littleprincess's Cancer Blog
July 4, 2008
| The Great Debater | Views: 442 |
OK, the next political debate should be against 3 year olds! And the campaigners cannot use the phrase “because I said so.” My little niece has spent almost 24 hours with us, and I feel that I’ve been constantly arguing with her. Sadly, I don’t think she’ll grow out of it. I’m constantly arguing with her mother! But snuggle times make it all worth it! =o) Oh, when I got home yesterday, she had cut her own hair. When her mother asked her why, she said she wanted short hair. She has one 1 inch section right on top of her head, but its not too noticeable. Her new do is actually quite cute.
4th of July. Happy day! When I was little we would go to a pancake breakfast at the church in the morning. Then we would go to a member’s house, where the kids would swim ALL day, eat hamburgers and hot dogs. Of course, once we ate we couldn’t swim again for an hour. So the adults would swim then. For dessert we had ice cold watermelon, and spit seeds at each other. Then we would go our separate ways to watch fireworks. One year ago today, we were at a similar swim party. It was at my boss’s house. I had the job that I thought I would never leave. I was beginning new friendships, that would ultimately be my downfall. Every day I’m still amazed at how quickly life changes. And I think, I was happy that day. I thought all was well, but was the cancer there, lurking in that happy time? Was it waiting for the perfect time to show itself? The perfect time being at my lowest low…I thought things couldn’t get worse. Now I think it can only get better.
Today finds me lazy. We have no plans. My family is up north at our family reunion. I had not been in almost 10 years. This year, with the cancer changes, I decided I would go. I would forgive and forget the things that had kept me away (probably find some new ones LOL!). Then the doctors announced I would start treatments this week. So I did not make the trek north, only for the doctors to say we would wait one more week. Its all good. At work yesterday I got a case that I had not done before. The dog had pneumothorax, so we placed a chest tube to evacuate before we went to CT. In CT we learned that there was a leak in the lungs, so up we went to surgery. It was the first time I saw a sternotomy. The chest cases I’ve usually worked were on the sides going between the ribs. And yes, it is incredible to see inside. It was even better that we could fix it! The things bodies can handle…I’m lost for words. I’ve said before that my body has betrayed me, but I was wrong. My body is constantly fighting to rid this evil thing. My body continues to work. For that I am so grateful. Here I am a year later, stronger than I ever was. So today, I’m claiming as my independence day! (cheesy, I know!)
I hope you all enjoy the holiday (in the US). For all those in other countries, enjoy the bounty of another day!
XOXO
07.07.08 - 
Thanks for your support -
Happy 4th of July.
Hug Sherri
JOYCE
Lisa you really have the gift of the pen. Thanks for your story. Hopefully your treatments will be less waring this time around. Happy 4th to all in the States. Weezie