Hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and that the new year will bring health, happiness and success to everyone!
It has been a while since I have posted anything - and when I was at my office today for a visit, several people commented on the fact that there haven't been any updates!
So here you go!!
Brian and I had a fairly quiet Christmas and New Year's. The snow didn't help matters either. But on Christmas Eve we went to Rick and Chantal's for an open house and had a wonderful visit. Then Christmas - small group this year - well for us - 14! Brian and I, my three children and their counterparts and one grandbaby - Ryan, Rick and Chantal were there (he made the turkey and stuffings - yummy - and for those of you who do not know these two - Rick is my ex-husband and Chantal is his wife and one of my very, very best friends!), we had four friends as well who would otherwise been alone on Christmas and that just isn't right! So great food, laughter and great company all round!
Boxing Day was with Brian's two sons - CW and Matt - and a great dinner made by them both! We had a great visit with them and their better halfs - Leina and Britt. And of course the two little granddaughters - Brooke and Ayla. A snowy drive there and back, but when you have great company and family, it doesn't matter!
New Year's we just stayed home and watched movies - too much snow outside to want to travel anywhere! So we brought in the New Year with just us - and that was very special.
Healthwise, I am doing ok. I still get tired and the swelling in my legs is still here - it can go away any time it wants. I spend a lot of time in the hot tub when this happens - it helps with the pain and the swelling. I managed to get all of the side effects after the chemo on Christmas Eve but you know - I will take those - if it is helping to shrink the tumours!! The hair on the head - is peach fuzz... not that colour though!!! Not sure what it is going to come back as - looks darker to me with a lot of grey popping up!!! I still get winded when I walk up stairs or walk for any length of time - cure for that - sit down!
As mentioned in the last post, have the CT scan and x-rays on Feb 3 and then go and see Dr. P on the 13th of February - and yes, it is Friday the 13th - so I expect good news!!! I start back on the medication I was taking just prior to finding out the cancer was back - and will be on that till the doctor thinks I need to or if I need to go off of it and then back into chemo. It is a wait and see time for us.
I am keeping in mind, the oncologist who works on the North Shore. He thinks outside the box and from what I have heard is excellent. This will depend on the news we get on the 13th of next month.
That is about all for now. Will update once we get the news from Dr. P - and we are thinking positive and hoping for good news - cuz we don't want bad news and the cancer knows enough now who it is dealing with! The tough Irish broad!!!
I miss seeing comments on here - seems people will read and then leave. I would love to hear from people - even if it has nothing to do with cancer - anything!! And I would love also to have some visitors - I get bored with me.... and bored being at home.
Thank you all for your love and support these past 7 months - it has meant the world to me! And thank you Brian for being there and supporting me and loving me through all of this - couldn't have done it without you!!! Shannon, Meghan and Patrick - you have been wonderful and loving and supportive - and I thank you too for this!!!
Hugz
Roni
Me on Boxing Day
This was the exposed part of our deck - and more snow came after this was taken!
8 comments:
... and here I'd thought you'd flown away to hotter climes...
Just kidding! I knew you didn't!
I've been checking here for an update for some time, and I'm glad that there's another one - thought that maybe yours (and Meghan's) fingers had gotten broken.
We had a great time with you and Brian on Christmas eve at our open house, and on Christmas Day as well. It was really quite interesting to not host the dinner, as we always have other years. But it was fun!
It was also fun when you and I had our 'pedi-day' then lunch afterwards - I really enjoyed that, even though I ventured out in my paper-thin spa flip-flops, while there was still quite a bit of snow on the ground!
Now I look forward to our lunch date next week - that should be a good time, as well.
Might as well get in some visits before I'm off to parts unknown later this year again.
I'm looking forward to hearing your good news from the doc, and maybe you'll get a rest and time for your body to heal a little.
Take care, girfriend! You know I'm only as far as your computer!
I was very glad to see you on Christmas Eve... fingers crossed!Leah
Think about you every day Roni and "seeing" you completely well! Loved your pics of your day with Ryan at the aquarium. He's such a gorgeous little boy and I giggled when you described his '10 second rest period'
Oh my - that brings back memories of my grandson who is now 17. He only had 2 speeds - full throttle and sound asleep. Many days his mother didn't think she could survive till his next birthday!!!
Where has January gone? In spite of weeks of cold not fit for man nor beast - we are zipping right along. Hope the flooding in Vancouver hasn't impacted you and yours. Take care!
Mavis
I thought I would try and fiture out this "message" stuff (not very literate in terms of Blogs or Facebook (which I have never been on). I check up to see how you are doing often and all of us at work are inspired by your courage and determination! We can't wait to hear the good news in February!! It was great to see you in the office the other day and you are always in our thoughts.
hi roni!
good to hear that you enjoyed your holidays. they do go by super fast don't they?
xoxo
niki
Roni - it was great to see you over at my blog. Thanks! How have you been? Any new updates? Would love to hear how things are!!
Victoria
Hey Roni
Just thinking about you. I don't come here as often now that we are email friends as well - but just wanted you to know that I'm thinking about you.
hugs, Mavis
Hi Roni! That's great to hear that your Christmas and New years was nice...always nice to celebrate with loved ones, I wanted to write to you and tell you hello, and I hope to see you again for another chat. We picked up Alex for the weekend and we're looking forward to going ice skating tomorrow, and maybe skiing on sunday...lots of love to you xx
Sarah
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