August 21, 2009
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Blessed and tired
It's been an eventful month so far. Our family spent the last week of July at Lake Shasta on a houseboat we rented. We left on August 1 and got back to San Diego on the 2nd. My stepmother died August 3. I didn't go back to the funeral even though I wanted to. It was held in Warrensburg on August 6. I started back to work on August 7, Grant's birthday. On the 16th, John and I celebrated our 23rd anniversary. Joseph started 7th grade on the 17th. Last week I worked 3 days, and 3 days again this week. Next week I go back to full time work. I still love my job, and several clients I worked with before have asked to see me again.
My hair is starting to grow back in, but it's sparse and still very short. I noticed stubble on my legs yesterday, so no more saving money on razors.
So, I'm wearing a wig to work, and it's a weird feeling. I see the various Marines with their shaved heads, and want to tell them I have the same hairstyle. So far, I've restrained myself. I still struggle with fatigue at times, but overall, I'm feeling a lot better. Work is energizing but the commute isn't. It took me more than 2 hours to get home tonight. Stop and go traffic for 60 miles is not fun.
Comments (4)
I never thought about that... no hair on your legs during chemo treatments. Guess that would've been one positive thing amongst all the other yucky things that you had to endure. Sorry about your long commutes. But other than that, I'm so thankful that you are feeling better and that you are on the upward swing of things.
thanks for the update - glad you are getting better! We missed you at the funeral, but it is always good to see Grant and Sally, and to see Alan is a real treat. Rick did a fine job with the eulogy.
I'm sorry about your step-mom. I'm sure it was hard to miss that but sounds like it was a wise decision. So thankful the worse is over and you can begin looking forward now!
Please accept my sympathy about your stepmother. ~~ I'm glad you were able to take a trip and are feeling well enough to go back to work. Hope you get stronger each day.
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