The past couple of weeks have been good. I think it's taken me 5 rounds of chemo to realize that the last two weeks of my 28-day cycle are better than my first two. I start "day one" again this Wednesday (I know, can you believe it?!) so I will give myself a break if I don't feel as good next week as I do today.
Physio has been really going well. The range of motion I am getting back is exciting and my strength is coming too. I have even reduced my non-chemo meds in the meantime. Less drugs and more motion....always good! Besides the physical stories, I have continued working on my lifelist, little and big, with the help of my cancer-survivor-coach Tasha. I am excited to be moving forward more now than hovering in limbo so much.
I managed to get to a few movies lately, one with my cousin Barbara, and one with my mom. It's fired up my acting passion again and I hope to get back to that soon. I also had the treat of hanging out with some cute boys - Tasha's Talyn (nearly 2 years old!) at the Zoo,
and my nephews Jack and Davis (9 months old now). My nephews always like to play with my fuzzy head!
So I am a week away from starting my "trip time"....first stop is Grand Cayman with Dave and his parents. I'm excited to see them, as well as the blue Caribbean ocean I've never seen. I'll be pulling out my snorkeling gear again, and surf wear, and hope that my physio allows me to enjoy it all. Chemo day 1 will be a distant memory I am sure!
I hope the warm spring winds find you wherever you are.
Tricia
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Dear Tricia,
Your latest posting is as upbeat and forward looking as ever. We, too, love the effect that spring has on our spirits. Even the occasional snowfall can't stop spring's approach. Here in Port Alice the fruit trees are already in blossom.
Thanks, too, for the photo of Jack and Davis, sitting up, eating solid food. Currently, we have a similar shot of Bjorn featured on the desktop of our computer. Across the miles, such pictures help us to adjust to the rapid changes in the lives of the youngest members of our family. You look great, too, with your wee nephew rubbing your fuzzy head!
We are pleased to read that physiotherapy is working so well for you. Your renewed strength and increased motion will be great assets during your Grand Cayman holiday. Have a wonderful time with Dave and his parents away from treatment cycles and work schedules.
You are certainly not letting your lifelist stagnate in any way. As one item gets crossed off, you probably add other personal goals. We hope you get to accomplish all of them and that you keep right on sharing your adventures with us on your lively blog site.
Lots of love,
Louise and David
Hi Tricia,
I enjoyed our night out at the movies so much.. the popcorn was almost as good as the movie and the company! Yum! :)
I am so pleased for you that your trips are almost here! You look absolutely gorgeous and you sound excited about all of your plans. I will be thinking of you tomorrow on that "day one" and hoping that you feel well.
How awesome that your physio is feeling good.. you will be in prime condition to catch some Caribbean waves next week!!
Love and hugs,
cousin Barb
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