Psychologically and physically I prepare for tomorrow's assault on cancer. I am telling myself it will be easier, and this time I will flood my body with water hoping to ease the side effects. I have started back on the steroids today in preparation. I will remember to remove my rings so I don't freak out when I swell up so much I can't get them off! It gives new meaning to "This little piggy went to......" All my fingers have turned into cute, plump little piggies!
For the last three days Paul, Tucker and I have walked our four miles. It feels so good. They (medical geniuses) really have this chemo timing down. Once I feel normal it's time to go back for more.
Shopping again brought me into contact with a stranger. You all know I like to yak! When I told her I had breast cancer she was shocked. "You look so good," she said. As she left she said "I hope everything will be okay."I replied, "Of course it will be. I expect nothing but great things." She smiled and said, "Yes, I can see that."
That story of course brings me to YOU. I can not express how the constant cards and messages of support lift my spirits. I honestly feel that I am not fighting this alone, and I do expect great things. I will settle for nothing less. You are all with me more than 100%. How does one express what that means? I thank god every day for each and every one of you. You will be with me tomorrow.
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Yes, I WILL be with you tomorrow, sending good vibes and wearing my pink.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is more beautiful than ever. Keep that cat away from your pond! and your wig is perfect! Only you and Paul would know that it wasn't your hair.
Stay strong. I expect good things. You are wonderful!
I am sitting in Paris 8 hours ahead of you and sending nothing but positive energy. Saw the most amazing fireworks at the eiffel Tower tonight. Your shirt was there soaking it all in! Oh the stories it has to tell you both! It will be in the garden of Giverny with Monet tomorrow! LOVE YOU Margot
ReplyDeleteSo cute! You are lookin' great! I love your spikey hair! I got your postcard today! Thanks! I am glad you got the bar mitsvah joke, I was a little nervous!Speak with you soon.
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ReplyDeleteThinking of you today while you were in for your chemo session. You go girl! I wore a pink pair of undies today, don't own a pink bra though. Your pink Team Marston shirt has gotten a lot of attention at Ballys, I've already been asked a couple times by strangers what it means =) Love the hair, and eyebrows!
Love Kirsten
Leah, when I first saw your s iling face on today's blog, I thought "wow, Leah's hair has already grown back!" Then I realized that was your "new do". It does look VERY cute...and oh, so easy!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that you had a pond in your yard! Is that an addition from this summer? What a paradise (esp.for cats)!
So next round is WED. YOU GO GIRL! Punch it! It sounds like you are really ready for Round 3-DING! That bell is ringing for you!
Love you lots! Mary
Kirsten-Paul wore his pink panties and shirt in support yesterday too(he doesn't have a pink bra)!
ReplyDeleteYay Leah!! I bought you the COOLEST little treat the other day and I am so excited to mail it to you! You're gonna love it especially in the wake of round 3... You're new do is spectacular - not like a golden retriever AT ALL!! ;o) You are constantly in my thoughts! Love ya!
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ReplyDeleteJust wanting to let you know that I am thinking of you and hope Round 3 is no worse than the first two. I am off to the dentist for a simple cleaning which for me always means a discovery of a tooth that needs a crown. Which always makes me want to cancel the appt because...but then I thought of you heading off to your chemo treatment not wanting but knowing you have to. And how brave you are. when I think of your battle now, you always make life take perspective. I leave you with this vision, Sunday I moved a flower pot and out jumped this teeny tiny little frog. Maybe an inch. It hopped along. I tried to catch it. Meanwhile Zeke, my daughters dog, all 80 lbs of lab/bloodhound saw the little frog too and wasn't quite sure what to make of it. And in a moment which I wish I could have captured on film, was this tiny little creature face to face which a huge snout and it could have been inhaled in a instant into the nostril of that nose. Instead they both checked each other out nearly touching, and then they each went their separate way.
Take care of you... Love ya! Monica
Hey Leah and Paul! Your new do is so cute! I've been wondering about round 3 all week and was hoping to find out here how the side effects were this time. Hope you will post again soon. Your back yard nest is beautiful! I expected no less! What a summer it has been so far! Keep on doing what you're doing-day by day you are getting through this! Your four mile walks-good for you! You never cease to amaze me! Love ya.
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