For the first time in what seems like forever, I woke up yesterday feeling good. With a clear head, feeling hardly any pain (just expansion ones), I actually felt like me. I had energy, I felt like I actually could concentrate and get things done at work, and I forgot about being sick for a little while. It’s only when I catch my reflection in glass that I’m reminded.
I’m excited. I know this is for a limited time, but I am counting on feeling this way until round two starts on July 3. And I am going to cherish every minute. I am so thankful – it means I can really pack and run and work and just be me for the next week and a half!
Tonight I met some old friends from National Grid for dinner. It was so good to catch up with them and enjoy food without being nauseous and have a drink without being concerned about medications and to stay out past 9 p.m. without being exhausted. I even elected to walk home because it was such a beautiful night in the city and I wanted to enjoy every second of this good feeling. And then out of the blue, halfway down Newbury St., a cute young guy stopped me and gave me a flower. I started to say no thank you and then changed my mind and graciously accepted it. Why not? We both smiled and wished each other a good night. A really nice ending to my day – and a sign of good days ahead!
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One thing that might explain the cancer is the Walpole water. I don’t know if you remember but it used to turn blond hair green. It used to give me a horrible headache and it made our cats vomit. Here is a study that they did at BU of one of the areas right near your house. http://yosemite.epa.gov/r1/npl_pad.nsf/701b6886f189ceae85256bd20014e93d/a5eed40083872bd48525690d0044967
You are an amazing woman. Keep up the writing and running 🙂
Wow, thank you Shelley! I never even thought of that – and boy, do I remember my mom’s blonde hair turning gree because of it! Thanks for the link – and the encouragement! 🙂 xo
I’m glad you had such an enjoyable day! After dealing with so much crap and feeling so cruddy, it is nice to just feel normal isn’t it?
Oh yes, my dear, it certainly is nice – really makes you appreciate feeling ‘normal’! I hope you’re feeling well, after your recent treatment/lab rat session! xoxo
That sounds like an amazing day! I’m glad you enjoyed yourself!