Tuesday, November 26, 2013

It’s hard to believe that it’s that time of the year again where we reflect and give thanks. Looking back over this past year I’ve had several challenges put in front of me that I wouldn’t have gotten through without the help and support from my family and friends. For this I am eternally thankful to all of you. From Mark hauling me around to tests, doctor appointments and chemo, my friends and family sending me cards and emails with words of encouragement to that smile which said “I’m behind you and support you”.

Please take time between the turkey and pumpkin pie to reflect and be thankful for all of those in your lives.

I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Putting on those Pilgrim shoes – Keep on Dancin’

Monday, November 4, 2013

THE TOP TEN REASONS I DON’T MIND BEING BALD:

10. I’m saving money on hair cuts.

9. I get to wear all the pretty hats people have given me over the years.

8. I’m putting Aveda out of business by not needing shampoo or conditioner.

7. I had an instant Halloween costume – just throw on a robe and go as Uncle Fester from the Adams Family

6. I save 20 minutes in the morning not having to do my hair.

5. I’m not constantly pushing my hair out my of eyes and away from my face.

4. When children stare and point I tell them it’s from not eating my vegetables.

3. When people automatically assume they know why you have lost your hair (chemo) and I inform them that it’s due to brain radiation for the tumors growing in my brain. Most don’t know what to say. Seems the brain commands more respect.

2. My kitties Kiki and Zoey take turns wrapping themselves around my head at night to keep me warm.


And lastly (drum roll please) the number one reason I don’t mind being bald..........

1. Being bald is what I look like and not who I am. A good example to how you should look at a persons inner self and not wallpaper on the outside.

I hope this brings a smile to your face.

Keep on Dancin'

Friday, November 1, 2013

Feliz Dia' de Muertos Today is the Day of the Dead as celebrated by our neighbors to the south in Mexico (along with several other countries and cultures). For some reason this day has always intrigued me. It's a day of honoring and remembering those friends and family members who have gone before us. It's celebrated with parades, visits to the cemetery and shrines where the deceased favorite foods are left. Seems like an honorable way to remember those who have helped shaped our lives abd have gone before us. It's been a rough week. Brain MRI Monday, Doctor visit to get results on Tuesday and chemo on Wednesday. I'm happy to report that the MRI shows the tumors in the brain shrinking. Since it's only been 6 weeks since the last radiation treatment it's hard for them to tell on the smaller lesions if they are active or dead brain tissue. I have another MRI scheduled in February which will give a bigger picture. I'm still bald as a cue ball. I really don't care except the colder weather is moving in and my head is always cold. I need to keep a knit hat on even indoors to keep warm. I hope all are doing well and I promise to start writing some awe inspiring entries in the coming weeks now that we are over this hurdle. Get out those winter boots and Keep On Dancin'