Thank god it is over, but that round was the most challenging mentally for me. Im at a place where I am ready for this to be over, and with an almost normal scan last month, I'm even more ready to put this to an end and move on with my life. The hardest part has definitely been staying home and just not being able to be as active as I used to be. Its very frustrating, and with a husband who works very long and hard hours, I have a lot of hours in each day to fill and try to keep busy. Going out and meeting friends for lunch, coffee, or walks has helped SOOOOO much. Don't know what I would do without all my support. I miss my job though, and just miss feeling like myself again. Can't wait for the day (which will be soon) where I can wake up, walk rhino or take him for a run with me , go to work, come home, make dinner, and just be busy again. The isolating aspect of cancer , for me, is harder than the chemo, the pain, the tests, and everything else that has come along with it.
I have been working on school work, and been able to do a few things around the house I didn't have time for before all this. I always enjoyed cooking, and I have been able to make some new foods with having more time. We started following the Paleo Diet, which basically teaches you to eat things as they are in nature, and nothing processed. If it had a face, eat it. Veggies, fruits, nuts, all in their natural state. No sugars, grains, breads, pastas, or anything that has been highly processed. I already feel better, and we haven't been doing it that long. I will let you know at the end of this month how it goes. I figure it can't hurt to eat healthy, and with everything I have been through I am committed to keeping my body healthy and happy for the long haul.
Last week we took a trip to San Fran, which was so amazing. I had so much fun, and it was nice to just get away. Alcatraz was so cool, and there was a lot we got to see that I didn't see the last time I visited there. We are also going up to Big Bear this weekend, which I am very much looking forward to. It is nice to spend time with Richie, since his work days are from 5am-5pm, and he is understandably tired and wants to just relax when he gets home. He is taking a motorcycle trip at the end up the month with his crew (combat ryders) which will be fun for him, to get away and spend time with his guys.
Well,back to homework. Thank you everyone for all your support. Again, I wouldn't be able to do this without you
Lisa
