Hello, yeah, it’s been a while

Well, it seems like forever. It has been a very busy couple of weeks for me.

Finally got the dogs to Animal Trustees to get their shots/heartworm meds, but only Norbert could actually get his shots there as Blue is too old. They got their hw meds, and I finally got Blue’s nails clipped. They thought I was exaggerating when I said he was a fighter. Then when they had to call the 3rd tech in to get his blood work and nails done, they finally agreed with me. He is the most mellow dog ever, until you mess with his legs and feet, then he is a big ol fussypants! I adore him though. Best dog in the ‘verse.

Then I went to a morning baby shower for Brettany’s brother’s soon to be son. We had a great time, they got some super fun things. The nursery has a nautical theme, and there is an abundance of adorable sailor accouterments  in the world right now. I love it when people I know have babies. I get to indulge in purchasing a ton of baby things, and can play with them, then hand them back to their parents. I always wanted to be a grandparent, but wanted to skip the having kids part. This so works for me!

Later that evening, I drove to Converse to support my friends in their time of need. My BFF Erica put on a great fundraiser and worked her butt off, and raised a great amount for them. I got to see and reconnect with some great people that I had not seen in 20+ years. It was great!  But Wendy and ERnie still need help. She is still in rehab, and has a long way to go.  Please, Please. Please donate here:  https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/my54/wendy-s-financial-fund?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=fb_share_stream.share&utm_campaign=dashboard_overview_T1&og_action=hug&t=3&fb_ref=2006603

Any amount will help them. Thank you!

The next big event was the Relay For Life. Brettany drove us down, Erica and Marvin came out, and my sister and her family and friends put together a great team, as usual! The night started with the most amazing sunset:

 this is my survivor medal. How cool is that?

 

We had a blast! I did a LOT of crying though. Our team raised $1820, and overall the Relay raised over 70k! That is just amazing. My sister Debbie, her husband Steve, and their kids really but a lot of work into the team every year. They’ve done it for the last 9 years and are just wonderful. Thank you to everyone that organized, donated, participated, and cheered us all on. I hope I get to do these for decades!

Sunday I got up early and had Mother’s Day lunch with Brettany’s family, then we drove down to SA to meet up for dinner with my family, as my parents drove up since my pops had minor surgery scheduled for Monday. It was so great to see everyone, And especially great to see my parents. I miss them so much.

Today was my one year diagnosis anniversary. It has been a really hard week. I really just wanted to get drunk all day. But, I had to work, and have to get up at ass o’clock tomorrow for physical therapy. I can’t believe it has been a year since I received that phone call. Since I learned that my life was going to be turned upside down. It seems like yesterday, but also like a decade has passed. To say that it has been a hard year is a gross understatement. I am still a wreck physically and emotionally. There are days when I just want to crawl up into a ball and stay that way forever. Then there are days when I feel like just running away to some island and disappearing from society. I also have days when I can’t get enough of the people I love. When I want to sing out loud the love I have for the world. (Don’t worry, I would never torture you like that.) So many ups and downs I can’t even count them any more. I know one day it will get better though. It has to.

I want to thank all of you for your support this year. I hope that I am able to always repay your kindness and love with the same degree you have given it to me. John and I could not have gotten through all of this without you. Thank you.

 

Ok- Since I have to be up in a few hours for yet another round of PT for this fucking lymphedema, I should try to get some rest.

 

Love you all a shit ton. 😉

xoxoxoxo

 

 


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