Blessed and Lucky

Sorry I haven't been in communication recently. I've been enjoying life - working, playing tennis, exercising, being with David (opera Saturday night) and enjoying this beautiful fall we are having in Seattle - foggy, cool mornings and almost warm afternoons. The trees have been hanging on to their color a little longer, perhaps due to the milder weather.

Shades of grey, no?

All along, my goal has been to not let the cancer treatments interfere with my activities as much as possible. So when I get a stretch of time free of appointments coupled with some energy, I take advantage of it. And, I realize how lucky I am to be able to do the things I do. People tell me that I'm amazing, strong and brave. No, I'm just ornery enough to not let the cancer treatments get the better of me, when possible. There are times when I realize it's OK to nap or just rest - which is a breakthrough for me.

I also realize I'm very lucky that my colonoscopy revealed the cancer at a treatable stage. My sister recently went to a memorial for someone who wasn't feeling well, when into the hospital and was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. He died five days later. Please, DO NOT put off any tests your doctor recommends, they are bearable and if the results are good, you won't have to bother for a while.

I saw this story in the NY Times about a woman who must decide on her wedding date based on her parents health. Warning - tearjerker.

Yes, I'm blessed and lucky.