These days everyone talks about "cancer survivors". It's kind of the knew buzz words thanks to SGK (Susan G Komen). I'm going to preface this by saying that SGK has done a lot of really good things! They have made people aware of breast cancer and gotten people talking. What they have NOT done is help to find a cure. When you donate to SGK, only 30 percent of the money the raise goes to research...a mere 30 percent. The remainder goes for marketing & advertising, salaries and a small amount goes to assist women with stages 1-3 breast cancer (as it should!). Now if that's where you choose to send your donations, that's wonderful. But please do not let them fool you...they are NOT a research organization !
The American Cancer Society is a good place to turn if you want to donate to a charity that supports research! Additionally there is a grassroots organization called Metavivor (please check out their web site...just google Metavivor ). You will learn about Metastatic Breast Cancer and what they are doing to help!
Ok...so at this point I feel like an infomercial so I'll lighten things up a bit!
Don and I have been very busy this spring...
In April we spent 10 fabulous days with my sister-in-law Mary Lou and her husband Ajay in Switzerland. They spent every moment making sure that we enjoyed ourselves and that great memories were created! They succeeded beyond our imagination! The beauty of Switerland renewed our souls...and being with Mary Lou and Ajay renewed our hearts! We also spent two gorgeous days in Italy, such joy. We shared laughter, conversation, tears, it was a very special time for ALL of us. Thank you to both of them!
When we returned we promptly put our house up for sale. We all know that that's a ton of work! Don has the lawn looking like a golf course...and I try to keep the interior spic & span. It's a slow process, but we're optimistic. While I still feel pretty good...we decided it was a good time to downsize. Wish us luck!
My parents are back for the summer ....yippee ...so it's lake season once again! I am heading north for a few days of R & R with them this week. Don will keep things going back in Cold Spring. We are doing weekend road trips this summer vs long vacations which we're looking forward to.
I had my latest scans several weeks ago...always a nervous time for us. I continue to have pain on my left side in the rib area. It appears that this is from scar tissue that has formed from radiation around the cancer lesions...not from progression. So, if your going to have pain this is good pain! :)
I still tire very easily...but that doesn't stop me...live is for living after all. I go in for my Zometa infusion (bone strengthener) July 02...not my favorite thing, but if it keeps my bones from breaking its very worth it!
I love each of you and appreciate your support and prayers! Please include Don & Michael too if you would, I know this isn't easy for them either!
Hugs & blessings...Kathy xoxo
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