So long ME-ME

I continue to be feeling pretty good. Hard to believe a year ago this journey all began. It was April that i began to feel so tough and started seeing the Dr. I continue to be so thankful and enjoy the love of my family,friends and life in general. My legs seem to be the only thing that still bothers me. They are very stiff at times and hard for me to get moving when ive been sitting. They tell me its a side effect of the chemo...im not complaining i can put up with that.
                                                            
Kelly and i had a fun but busy week last week looking after our 2 little grandsons. Mandy and Wes went off to Mexico with thier good freinds Josh and Sheena and they all had a blast. We had a great time too but have to admit we were happy to see thier parents get home.

My hair continues to grow and this week i parted with my bff  Me Me!!(my wig) I went out on Tuesday for my daily walk at the Healthy Living Center,then off to the Drs office as i have had trouble getting my port site to heal, then over to see some friends and later to Walmart. As i was driving home i had to pull over and have a big meltdown as i found it stressful being out with out Me Me! Oh well,now its behind me and Me Me is in the bottom cupboard and i plan to pay it forward to whom ever shall need her.
On Friday i went to my dear friend and long time hairdresser Carol and had a real hairdoo!! Wash,condition and cut...then blowdry and curl!! Wow!! Was very exciting and i loved my hair doo! Thanks Carol for always making me feel so special.

Kelly and i have been enjoying our home as always. He just painted our room and Kyles room and the house is pretty much tip top. He wants to have all his work done as i bought him a motorcycle for Valentines day and he can pick it up early May so doesnt want me nagging him to do any thing as he will be out on his bike...  Keeping you in the loop  Donna

LOVING LIFE!!!

Been a long time since i updated my blog. Our family trip to Toronto was a great getaway. We did lots of touristy things including the Hockey Hall of Fame, CN Tower,Old Maple Leaf Gardens, Rodgers Center, an NHL game. We also got to go to China town and do some sight seeing and of course shopping!! The subway was a real experience as we used it a couple times so felt like real Torontotarians . The grand kids enjoyed the hotel pool and play room. They had a couple bunny rabbits there and they liked seeing them each day. We also got to share a few visits with Wes's family and they were so good to all of us making time to visit and show us around.

Since then ive continued to feel fairly good. My energy continues to improve each day. I have had some pain in my legs but they say thats a side effect to the chemo i was on. Im really happy to say my eyebrows are coming back and i have been able to use mascara again on my short but visible eyelashes. My hair also continues to grow and on Saturday i did my first outing in public without MEME!!!(the wig)  Guess where i went....WINNERS!! hahhaa  Many of you know i love Winners. I felt very nervous and insecure but i did it. My hair is fairly long(about 2 inches) but is very white. They say the Chemo kills your color pigment and i am not able to dye it for 4 months so i guess i best get use to going out with it the way it is.

I continue going to the Healthy Living Center 5 days a week and walk. I love it and say thanks to God at least once a day while im there. I continue to feel very blessed and appreciate each day with my good health,family and freinds.

I will be going to Winnipeg in May for my first 3 month check up! Im already looking forward to going and getting the reassurance i need. I sure do miss all the staff at the cancer care in Brandon. They truely became my extended family.
Well i will do a better job at keeping you all in the loop more often as i continue to get stronger Always Donna