by Kathy | Feb 3, 2013 | Coping, Team Kathy, Treatment/Chemo
Phillip launches balloon #4My cousin Phillip came to visit me from California this weekend, and I let him release balloon #4 for the fourth week of chemo. It was so nice to visit with him and talk about our childhood memories. Shared visits to Grandma’s house,...
by Kathy | Jan 18, 2013 | Coping, Treatment/Chemo
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...
by Kathy | Jan 5, 2013 | Coping
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...
by Kathy | Dec 11, 2012 | Coping, Team Kathy
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...
by Kathy | Dec 6, 2012 | Coping
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...
by Kathy | Dec 5, 2012 | Coping, Treatment/Chemo
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...
