Today, week four of 12, went well. It was fast, it only hurt during the actual taxol, and I only really felt the fatigue after. Of course, I think some of the drugs got to me a bit, as I was channeling Katherine Hepburn – accent and all – and thoroughly amusing mom and Tina. Still, after a nap, against many people’s wishes, I went to work to give a presentation.
It was not that I was told to, it was that I wanted to. Folks were happy to cover for me, and always encourage me to do whatever I need to in order to get better. But I love my job. I want to be there, especially when I can share things we’re working on with others. Yes, I wasn’t exactly myself, but I was assured after that I didn’t do or say anything too crazy – although I did announce that having come from chemo, people may want to have their cell phones ready in case I spontaneously did something insane, like in Sex in the City when Samantha had cancer and while speaking tore her wig off and threw it in the audience. Sorry to disappoint by not…
So maybe the whole cautiously optimistic thing is working. If I stay positive and focused on other things like work, I can get through this. Eight more weeks will fly, right?
Amy's America 
Hi Amy,
I don’t know if you remember me but I went to MSL with your dad. My name is April and I believe we took our sons to a Holloween event a long time ago. Anyway, I called him today out of the blue to say hi and he told me about your condition. He is so proud of you!
I am a breast cancer survivor, as well as my sister. I live in the Boston area and if you ever want to talk please reach out. You can reach me via email at alyskowsky@yahoo.com. Keep up the good fight and be good to you! 🙂
Best,
April
Of course I remember you, April! And taking the boys on the haunted USS Salem. 🙂 I will definitely be in touch. Thank you!
Right! Sending you a smile and a hug today!
xoxoxo can’t wait to visit your beach home! xoxoxo
Hang in there, it’s almost over and we are all routing for you. People you have never met know your story and have you on their prayer list.
Thank you Ginny! And I love hearing that – I really can feel it! Love,
Amy