feeling like my "old" self again. This is HUGE, and I am grateful !!
The trip West was just what the doctor ordered, and then some. Mary Susanne and Cookie, a.k.a. Fred, were over the top in welcoming us back to the Desert Inn (the name I dubbed their home in Tucson). Martha and I gave it a 5 Star rating, even though they don't give out Starwood points. San Francisco was a family fest. Kate flew up from Santa Barbara, Sarah, Greg, Steve and I met Chrissie in Meridian, the only one missing was David. We toasted you and Alex every chance we had !! Also the Wilsons, fondly remembering the last time we were all together. Lew and Pearl provided much needed kitty fixes. On to Portland and visits with Jack and Ana. It felt like old home week, catching up on what's been happening in their lives.
Medical Update: My surgery has been pushed back to April 15. Tax day will take on a whole new meaning for Igor. His size has diminished, but it seems he's not going down without one final struggle. Because he's cowering and trying to hide behind the wall of residue he's created (who even knew this was possible in a breast), surgery will be guided by wires inserted before sedation. YIKES was my first response to the doctor. I'm pretty sure this is where all the left over Percosets come into play.
Hair Update: Wigs aren't my favorite accessory but I've come to grips with having to don one every once in a while. Shopping the other day, short wig in place, I was tapped on the shoulder and asked by a stranger who my hair dresser was. She liked the cut. SHE WANTED A NAME. She made my day.
Steve and I are down the Cape for the weekend. It's sunny but cool and windy. We'll have to bundle up for our walk to the beach this afternoon. I'm thinking first a stop at Percy's for pancakes will be the order of the day.
I look forward to doing NORMAL things between now and the 15th. I have a renewed appreciation for life. As always, my strength comes from you, your prayers and well wishes. You remain in my thoughts and in my heart. Thank you for being there for me.
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Hi all,
Yes, the western swing was an unqualified success. Our thanks to each of you who generously provided such energy and friendship. It was just like old times.
I'm pleased to report that Kathy has her stamina back and looks radiant in her scalp prosthesis (what insurance companies call wigs). Apropos of Spring arriving in New England, hair buds are sprouting, where only 10 days ago there was only cue-ball smooth skin. By summer, she ought to be sporting her own flowing locks to complement her hot Igor-less body.
The past 5 months have been a challenge, but thanks to your support, we're getting there.
Steve
Hi Kath
Glad to hear your feeling so well. Reading about your trip made Denise and I exhausted. We are again here at work but it is a normal hour 3:00. We should be working but this is way more fun! April vacation is next week with all your renewed energy how about coming in to help us out- your choice lobby or RCC. Wishing you well next Wednesday, we'll be thinking of you. Hope to see you soon. Denise and Ellen
Kathy, Am thinking of you today Hope it went well. All good wishes for a speedy recovery. Take care, Karen(un-)
Kathy, I hope all went well today..thinking of you
Sarah
Good evening all,
It's hard to imagine things having gone better than they did today. The surgeon reported that she'd accomplished everything she had set out to do and that the pathology report is expected in a few days. Bob and Irene Kimball came by in the late afternoon and they really lit her up. When I left the hospital this evening, Kathy was alert, up and walking around. The care she's getting there is extraordinary. No doubt, she'll be back home tomorrow.
Thanks,
Steve
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