One year ago

I cannot believe that it was 1 year ago today that I got my diagnosis. In some ways it feels like it was yesterday. But most of the time, like tonight, when I am bone weary and so incredibly fatigued, it feels like it has been 10 years. I know it will get better. I pray it is soon.



I am in a somewhat frantic search for a new oncologist in time for my next infusion. I have some good recommendations but just need extra hours in the day to make it all happen. Initial appointments are long (for example, the one on Tuesday is for 2 hours)...so it is not a small undertaking seeing the doctors and making this decision on who I will partner with for my ongoing care. Dr. O was a no-brainer. People came from all over the country to see her. She was (is) one in a million and I will always hold her dear in my heart. I am completely confident that I will find a new wonderful doctor in the next 2 weeks.



I need help. I hope whoever my new doctor will be able to determine what is causing my ongoing muscle and joint pain. Dr. O felt like it was because of the complete estrogen depletion in my system. All I know is that, as usual, I am frustrated and impatient to feel better.



On to a happier topic/update. Our new home is absolutely incredible and beautiful and lovely. Sometimes I walk through it in shaking my head in awe thinking "I can't believe we live here". It is on a dead-end street so there are very few cars. There are trees and woods and nature everywhere around us. The neighbors are so friendly to me, the kids and the dogs. There are tons of kids on the street. The home has been completely updated so there is very little for us to do (comparatively...nothing like when I moved into my house in Dallas). I am very sorry for the people that sold it to us because I know they took a terrible loss on this home but the price we got this house for is astoundingly low.

And the BEST part is.......we are so close to Megan, Molly, Marty and the boys. Oscar and Angelica are in heaven having their aunts, uncle and cousins close. And I am totally loving it.


Here it is from the front. Pay no attention to the date stamp. Megan just took this photo. Meggie, let's get the date stamp fixed on your fancy camera.



Thank you all for this past year of love, support, kindness, caring and prayers. I know that there is no way I could have come this far without you. You all are my army and I am so grateful to you all. Dear Lord, thank you for all the gifts you have given me this year and always. My blessings are so great and I am humbled...truly.

xoxo