Power of Teal

Today was the Power of Teal walk for ovarian cancer. When I first saw the information on line, I emailed it to my kids and told them that I wanted a team for my birthday. They ran with it. Elizabeth designed a team Tshirt. We kicked around all sorts of potential team names (we didn't think the organization would appreciate "fuck cancer") We settled on "unlikely heroes". I didn't realize until one of the girls told me that it is exactly one year today that we got the word from the oncologist that I was officially cancer free. As I looked around at some of the other teams, I got teary when I saw a team shirt that said "walking in memory of..."  I am so grateful that I was walking with my team.
Today was just perfect!

Friends

I envy people who have a bunch of different friends/groups of friends to hang out and have fun with.

Curls?

My hair is getting longer. And it has some curl! My hair has always been  poker straight. It's sort of fun.
Last time I wrote I was heading to my colonoscopy. Results? Not normal. I need to repeat in in 6-9 months. Don't worry, it's not cancer. The abnormal results may well be due to the virus I had a few days prior to the scan.
I have not met my weight goal. Instead of losing a few more pounds (my goal was 8 pounds), I have gained 10 pounds.
I joined a gym - mostly for the zumba classes. I don't go. The class time isn't convenient and the class itself isn't quite as fun as I'd hoped.
My 40th high school reunion is coming up at the end of this month.
Oh...we took our family vacation over Memorial Day weekend. It was fantastic. The kids rented a beautiful, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom air conditioned cabin at Red River Gorge. We hiked, ate, played a game, talked, laughed and basically had a wonderful time. The kids we very patient with me as we hiked. My daughter-in-law introduced me to the home remodeling shows. Now I see all of the wonderful things that can be done to improve my home - most of which I can not afford.
I think you're up to date. My life is not very exciting.

life goes on

My life is not at all exciting. I work.  I occasionally go dancing.
However, I have decided that I should get all of those screenings that the doctors recommend.
Mammogram - everything was fine
Colonoscopy is today. Last hurdle?

3-month check-ups

I saw both doctors this week. All is well. My hemoglobin is normal for the first time since chemo started. 9 months post chemo and getting better every day.

TealWalk

This year I'm participating in the TealWalk for ovarian cancer. Our team is "unlikely heroes".

http://cincyteal.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1107920&lis=1&kntae1107920=1B0BA388204F456DA248F1E7BE60B156&team=5959894

A little pampering.

One year ago today, I went to the ER with lower abdominal pain and climbed aboard the SS Ovarian Cancer.
Today I got a haircut, manicure and pedicure. A little pampering to celebrate.