What Cancer Cannot Do......

OK my little honeysuckle breezers, after a small set-back, we are hanging in there, slowly healing. Had a second operation on Monday when my blood thinner medicine acted up and my trusty doctor had to put a drain in to get rid of some unwelcome built-up blood which caused painful swelling. Dolly Parton was getting jealous there……. Yup, really big bad swelling. Spent Monday and Monday night in the hospital and got back home on Tuesday. I have just been hanging out. Positive Note: Without pain medication!

Tuesday, my trainer (James) and other trainer (Mary) brought me home from the hospital while my tennis bud (and breast-cancer survivor) Barbara brought me some food and a beautiful flower. (Yes, Patty - it is a swan! *wink*)

Barbara had me laughing and smiling (OK probably still on drugs) and I really needed that. Going through some weird feelings right now and I know those of you who have been there know what I am talking about. At times I don't want to talk on the phone or in person to anyone for that matter. I don’t want to discuss “breast cancer” and keep reliving the diagnosis, the operations, the soon to be recovery. I just don’t want to and I don’t think I am unusual about this. I know that there are those out there who really are concerned, and of course, with family and a few special friends, I do go into a lot of details with them. But not others.

I’m on heavy duty antibiotics for 14 days. Last night, (yes a positive note here) I was able to sleep in my own bed for close to 5 hours instead of jumping back and forth between my two recliners downstairs. I’m starting to eat which is good…. And hoping my blood pressure will start to come up a little. I am tiring out.

OK in closing, I told you I would show you more of the wonderful book Jill sent…. And we will end this post with these two pages. I love this last page: quote on stamp (which I also have) is "Every step you take is a step away from where you used to be."

It cannot conquer the spirit. I am banking on this one. I have not been up here at the computer since Saturday and I am already weary and need to get back downstairs. Yes my drain is bothering me. ughies..... But on a positive note - no swelling no pain. *BIG Grin* here.

I know cancer cannot conquer the spirit.... i just need to remind me of that during the day. This is an odd place to cut this post off, but I am waiting for Larcy and Oliver to come over and need to be downstairs. Thank you for your emails, cards (!!!), and prayers. I love you all, just keep me still in your prayers. I've got a doctor's appointment for 8 am in the morning....... and will let you know how it goes.