Here Comes the Sun!

Here comes the sun, doo da doo d00

Here comes the sun, and I say

It's alright

Little darling

It's been a long, cold, lonely winter

Little darling

It's feels like years since it's been here

Here comes the sun

Here comes the sun, and I say

It's alright

Little darling

The smiles returning to the faces

Little darling

It feels like years since it's been here

Here comes the sun

Here comes the sun, and I say

It's alright

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Our friend Sharon

You see some hair is slowly growing

Our friend Sharon

We are happy to see your spirits glowing

Here comes the sun

It's alright

It's alright

Sharon, enjoy the beautiful days, the sun is coming out for you in so many ways!

Making Progress

Radiation treatments are going well--it only takes about 10 to 15 minutes. So far I have not had any discomfort or skin redness, etc. And I have 7 down and 21 to go!!

Due to my early morning time slot for treatment, I have not been able to work in my run. So today, Saturday, I had no excuses (except the bed sure felt comfy and warm). I got my butt out of bed and ran a little farther and felt a little stronger.

However, the most exciting news---there is downy-soft hair sprouting on my head! When I first discovered it--I got tears in my eyes. I also noticed some new eyebrow hairs--still waiting on eyelashes. As Teri's words ring in my head--all steps to recovery.

Sharon

Good morning, Sharon!
I hope the day begins as beautiful in California as it did here today in Virginia. My thoughts will be with you today as you begin your radiation treatments. You have shown courage and have put on a positive face with a fighting attitude, so I am confident you will kick butt with this as well! I will keep you close to heart all day.
Love, Cheryl

Things to be thankful for...

What a great birthday--from cupcakes at work--dinner with my family--a lunch out at the coast with my friends! It has been so much fun--and so much cake! Oh well, that's what birthdays are for!

I start the actual radiation treatments on Thursday and expect that whole process to go well. My friends and I have formed a team to participate in the Relay for Life at the end of May. It is a nationwide organization that has raised over 3 billion dollars over the years to end cancer (all forms)--in our lifetime! The actual relay involves team members to walk for 24 hours--in a relay, not all at once. Anyway, there is fundraising involved, so you may hear from me!

In anticipation of the relay, I got myself up early this morning and went for a run. Well it has been almost 6 months since I was last able run. Of course, I wasn't able to go far, but I did it! This has been a goal of mine--so I am very pleased. Now I will be increasing my distance, as best I can--radiation treatment may slow me down--but not out.

They Say It's Your Birthday!!!!!!!

They say it's your birthday
It's my birthday too, yea
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you

Yes we're going to a party, party
Yes we're going to a party, party
Yes we're going to a party, party
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Take cha cha cha chance (Birthday)
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Oh, yea

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, dear Sharon!

Hoping you have a fantastic b'day tomorrow!!

Back to reality

We returned from our trip on Saturday evening. We spent a couple of nights at our cabin. The lighter wood in front is the addition Marc put on last year. It was good to get away for a few days.

I went to yet another doctor yesterday, the radiation oncologist. The last piece of treatment!! I go in on Wednesday to get the area to be treated planned and set. The object being not to damage heart, lungs or the reconstructed breast. The treatment will then begin the following Wednesday and last for 5-1/2 weeks. So I will be done about mid-April. I have to set my goals. Yippee!!

Sharon