It's been awhile.......

Yes, I know, it's been quite awhile since I wrote on this blog. January for me was a blur of hospital stays, doctor visits and recovery. But, I'll leave that for another blog post. I would like to say a big thanks for everyone for their well wishes during those crazy days. I can say that after tests and follow-up procedures, I am fully on the road to recovery!

It is hard to believe, that it's been over a year since Pauline had her first chemotherapy treatment. As, I write this, she would have been through that scary first treatment and on to her second treatment. What a trooper!! Mom just had another 6 month follow-up visit with her oncologist. Her blood tests look fine and he said that she is doing well. She'll go back again in 6 months for her next follow-up. Mom has gotten very involved in her support group and taking classes at The Gathering Place. She is helping neighbors who were extremely supportive to her during her treatment when they are having health issues. I think all of this volunteering and speaking out has really helped in her recovery.

Sue and I sent Mom and Dad on a trip to Florida for Christmas. They have friends and family that live in Ocala, north of Orlando. They spent 5 days with them and then spent two days at Disney World. Dad really wanted to go to The Animal Kingdom.. After working through the anxieties of going through airport security and traveling on their own, which they haven't done in over a decade, they enjoyed their trip. Mom was even pulled aside for additional check for security in Cleveland because of her prosthetic. Once she told them that she was a breast cancer survivor, they let her go. Thankfully, she didn't have the same issue going through Orlando security. These are all big steps for Mom after the last few years. I'm so glad that I can help to make that happen.