For those that have followed my journey through this blog for the past two years I am sorry that I've taken a hiatus of sorts. For me to write I really have to feel motivated and inspired...to be honest I had so many thoughts but I just couldn't gather them enough to write them all out. Today I'm going to attempt to share a number of things with you...my friends!
Donnie had his surgery last week (Wednesday August 20) for his prostate cancer. It was a 4 hour surgery that felt to me like it was 8! The St Cloud Hospital staff were amazing and took such great care of both of us! They kept me informed throughout the surgery and were wonderful to Don. Two days ago we had his first follow-up appointment with his Dr and we were told that his pathology report came back excellent! Clear margins...he's considered CANCER FREE! We are beyond happy...we are over the moon! IM MARRIED TO A CANCER SUVIVOR! We've done some amazing things in our marriage...but this is a highlite let me tell you. Thank you to all that sent prayers and positive thoughts. It meant the world to us! Now he MUST rest, relax and regain his strength...he will then be able to return to work on September 15!
We've had other huge moments this summer. As many of you may no...our Michael and his beautiful girlfriend Jenny moved to NYC in June. They absolutely love it! They are living a life that most people can only dream about...and although we miss them dearly (!) we are so very proud of them and extremely glad that they're following their dreams!
Sadly I haven't gotten to see my parents as much as I've wanted to this summer :-(. I've had several weeks where I've been quite sick, my immune system is VERY low, and therefore I pick up anything that I come in contact with. My plan is to go up north the weekend of September 20 and stay the following week. I pray I can stay healthy!
Ok...now for my health report :-)!
I'm hanging in there folks. I had both CT and PET scans done last month due to a huge increase in pain on my left side. The scans didn't pick up any new lesions, but one of the old ones is a bit larger. Could that be causing the increased pain? We don't know. It could be progression that's still undetectable by scanning...again not sure. It could be nerve damage from chemo and radiation...but that's the least likely since it's been almost 7 years since chemo and two years since I last had rads. So my pain meds were again increased...after all at this point it's all about quality of life!!! It has helped a lot. I'm tremendously grateful for my medical team.
I must mention that I had to say good-bye to two very brave, very lovely, follow MBC women this summer. The first woman I never met in person but she had a profound impact on my life and I will forever miss her. I met her through an online support group...she was a nurse, an artist, a fighter, a friend...but most of all she was a Mom. She has two beautiful children she left on earth and she loved them with every ounce of her. I dedicate this blog to you Anita.
The other young lady I knew for 26 years. She was diagnosed 1-1/2 years before I was. She was quiet in her strength...but oh she was strong. She taught her friends and family how to go on once she was gone. She spent her entire lifetime working with children...she used to babysit Michael when he was little. Kym Durant you will forever have a place in my heart...this blog is also for you!
Thank you all for your support, love and prayers! Hold each other close...love...Kathy xoxo
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