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See that dude on the left, he's my dad. The other man is Brian's dad. There they are watching Livvie pop up from behind a sofa at Amelie's in Charlotte, NC, while Steven shakes his head in "grow up already mode" like he's 30. Both gdads have been hugely supportive of us, when we started …
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Getting a swift perspective change is like stepping on a rake. Somehow, despite the fact that my "jour-ney" is almost over, we are still overwhelmed. Then, we went to two cancer-related events. Seeing tiny kids with bald heads like mine forces all of the air out of my chest at a frightening speed. Seeing other …
Finally feeling relieved to clear the last chemo. Having a house full of flowers and congratulatory notes is so nice. Sari and I went for a good walk this morning. But I'm feeling heavier and sleepier now. Who knows how tomorrow will go. I see the light.THREE POSITIVES:1- Realizing I'm done with chemo.2- I mentioned …
Today felt like getting a day off from jail. I woke up 33% less dizzy and sick. First, we went to Steven's early basketball tournament, where I was well enough to stand up and scream when he sunk a clean three-pointer. Next, magic acupuncture with Tracy Anderson. Then, I headed to my pal Trina's house …
It's Tuesday. Check-in day for Brian and me. We went to Compote, a sunny little cafe where I got poached egg on kale and crispy hash browns. I'm too tired to make fresh food like that, but boy do I want it. He's anxious for me to come all the way out of this. Me …
Today, I had a choice: surrender or fight. I'm too exhausted to fight. I was upright a lot yesterday doing laundry, which probably killed my fight today. I've got all the usual suspects on my last nerves - sick stomach, hot-cold flashes, unquenchable thirst and a scalp that randomly erupts like a sprinkler. In an …
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