Wednesday, October 3, 2007

One more thing

So tomorrow I go back to the radiation oncologist to get set up for the radiation. On one hand I am so anxious to get it started. On the other, I am just not looking forward to it at all.

Pros:
  • It's the "insurance" part of treatment where any random remaining cancer will be eradicated
  • it's 30 treatments - just 6 weeks
  • It's the 3rd of 3 parts to my treatment

Cons:

  • I have to go every day
  • it's 30 treatments - it takes 6 weeks
  • I'm tired of going to the doctor - I've enjoyed these weeks without appointments

Yeah. I have to do it. I'm at that stage where I need to feel the warrior within me. I hope she raises up tonight or in the morning. Maybe it's a matter of dressing the part. I haven't been wearing my cammo pants lately. It's like the hair. It was only hair, it's growing back. Now I need to say to myself (convince myself) that it's "only 30 days. It takes only minutes each day. It'll be over by the time Thanksgiving rolls around".

By the time Santa comes, I'll be feeling like myself again. Right?

3 comments:

Kama Cawley said...

"In spite of illness, in spite even of the archenemy sorrow, one can remain alive long past the usual date of disintegration if one is unafraid of change, insatiable in itellectual curiosity, and interested in big things, and happy in small ways."

Edith Wharton, A BAckward Glance


I read this quote in my Real Simple magazine and thought of you! You've got this Jenn-- and if you need me to drag out that Warrior I'll be over in the morning! I LOVE YOU!

Anonymous said...

You can do it Jenn - - you are one of the strongest people I have ever met. Thinking of you, missing you, sending you loads of HUGS and LOVE.

I love you!

Cherie said...

great quote kama. thank you.

jenn --

everything you are feeling right now is beyond understandable. your goddess warrior is there and will sustain you through the countdown from 30 to none!

and, i think that is a great idea to have champagne thursdays - sometimes requiring a "do over."

much love and always gratitude for your effervescent spirit,

cherie