one week later

Six weeks ago I was planning a graduation celebration.

Three weeks ago we'd just started our 9 day vacation.

One week ago I had a bilateral mastectomy.

Then my mom was here for several days.

Then my friend came for a long weekend.

But today she went home.

And Jeremiah went to work.

And Brittany moved to Kansas City.

My place is quiet, and there is nothing left on my to-do list.

Except to kick cancers butt!

In one of my very early blogs I wrote "there is much to be said for keeping busy!" Well today the busy-ness stopped. The distractions are over. The visitors have gone home. And I am simply here with my new self. And that is a-ok!

I had my meltdown. I expected that. I'll probably even have a couple more. I sort of expect that too.

I went to Champaign this afternoon, rather than sitting at home & having a pity party. I found some scrapbooking bargains at Big Lots. Perhaps I'll start scrapping this journey.

I talked to Britt on my way home, as she is driving to KC. She is incredibly excited, as I am .... for her! She was wearing her pink "Fight Like a Girl" t-shirt when she came over to say goodbye .... and that's exactly what I intend to do. That girl's embarking on an incredible journey and I intend to share in her joy along the way! We will chat regularly on Skype and visit one another often.

I'm lining up some lunch dates for the week ahead, and I have my oncologist appointment on Wednesday. While today was an emotional day .... physically I continue to do well. I stopped taking the Darvocet last night and am only on Motrin now. Have little to no discomfort. As long as I'm not bumped and don't lift or push or pull anything, I'm fine! I can't believe I was still loopy on anesthesia a week ago! I have had an incredibly full and fantastic week!