In my second half of chemo I had to take steroids the night before my treatment. I learned that these keep you up at night and I would wake up wired in the early morning unable to sleep. But it was once a week each treatment and it’s what I had to do. Then I…
Moving Forward
Having been so limited since my brain surgery it’s been hard at times to see the progress I’ve made. This Wednesday has been 6 weeks since the surgery. Physical and occupational therapy have helped tremendously and I continue to be able to do more each day. I got clearance to walk around my house without…
Regaining Strength
It’s been hard for me to write lately because I’ve been so scared. I’ve been in my own head. I thought I had beat my cancer and out of nowhere it came back, in my brain and was the scariest thing I’ve ever dealt with. I was able to have the tumor removed and will…
Focus on the Can
I’m learning I need to focus on what I can do and not on what I can’t. Due to my recovery from brain surgery a month ago and a seizure this week, I am going to be limited this summer. There are times I think of all I’ll miss out and be unable to do….
Another Bump in the Road
Well I had another bump in the road. I had a seizure on Monday. Seizures can happen after brain surgery. I will need to go on anti-seizure meds which I was on briefly following the surgery. I had a CT scan, MRI and EEG and the good news is all were clear. There was some…
My Second Outing
This weekend I had my second outing since I had brain surgery. I went to Reese’s dance recital. I was nervous, but not quite as nervous as my first outing to the boys’ baseball game. I know the more I can continue to do little things and build up to doing more, the better I…
My First Outing
Last night I went to my boys baseball game. This was my first non doctor outing since my brain surgery. I was nervous. This is all new. Something that used to be so easy and normal is not anymore. But I know it will just take time. And I know doing this and things like…
Making Connections
Throughout this whole cancer battle I have been so touched and blown away by the generosity and thoughtfulness of people. It made me realize how grateful I am for the people I’ve got to know over the years. Sports has always been a big part of my life and has allowed me to meet many…