Book Excerpts
The Red Balloon
Those of you who know me, know that I love symbolism and a good theme. While I have enjoyed blowing things up after each chemo round, I find the temperatures in the single digits take some of the fun out of it. So I have had to come up with something symbolic to do...
Breasts Come in Hat Boxes
I decided it was time to go get fitted for a prosthetic breast. I have been using the inserts that the hospital gave me which are made of quilt batting and a piece of Velcro that slip into your camisole or bra. The problem with the inserts is that they don't stay in...
Cyber PJ Party Reminder
Just a quick reminder that we are having a cyber pajama party tonight. Danielle and I will be in our PJs eating chex mix and watching chick flicks. A neighbor dropped off a lasagna for us, and if I'm not mistaken, it has REAL cheese on it and meat! Send me a note...
Courage
I keep hearing the words "courage" and "bravery" associated with me and find that ironic because I actually feel selfish. I'm not brave in this battle. I'm fighting for my life. Bravery is that which you sacrifice for others. Our soldiers are brave. Our firefighters...
Losing Hair Hurts and Other Things They Don’t Tell You!
Just when you think you have suffered enough, chemo adds another insult. It turns out that losing your hair hurts. Actually hurts. I read up on it and it seems that the hair follicles are the root (get it?) cause. I have read up on remedies and I welcome any...
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
I think of all the years my husband has rolled out of bed when he was called into the hospital during the night and taken care not to wake me. In the early years, every time the phone would ring, I would wake up and have trouble going back to sleep. Then, as that...
Cyber Pajama Party and Chemo Update
Calling Team Kathy! I'm hosing my first cyber pajama party on December 11 (the night before my next chemo day). No need to physically attend, just dress in your favorite jammies and think positive thoughts for chemo #3. That will put me 75% complete with phase I. ...
The Dammit Doll
My most humble and sincere apologies (is that over doing it?) for not sharing my new friend with you sooner. I thought I had, but after several requests yesterday, I must blame it on chemo brain. Shortly after my diagnosis, my good friend Debbie sent this doll to me...
Blowing up Pumpkins – 25% Done!
Blowing up a pumpkin is therapeutic, I don't care who you are. It makes me laugh. While I find a year of chemo daunting, it does give me many opportunities to have some fun. Phase I, the super sucky phase, required some form of therapy to mark the...
Colorado Team Kathy
This is just too cute not to post.