Hope

Happy New Year to everyone! I know I have not updated this blog in a while… mainly because I am now in the recovery phase where not much is happening except taking my pills. Nothing exciting is happening compare to the waves of ups and downs I went through the last few months. I so appreciate these calm days. I do feel better and stronger on a weekly basis since I am able to get back to tai chi. Each week I am able to do a little more and sustain my energy a little longer. I am back to teaching 30 minutes a week working with the beginner instructors. When I feel better, I will gradually get back into teaching regular classes, but for now, I take baby steps. 🙂

I had a new full set of scans last Friday. On Wednesday this week, I will meet with my oncologist for a follow up to see what the scan results are and what treatment(s) might need to adjust going forward.

At this point, I am really hoping nothing needs to be added. I am doing quite well, no pain, no complaints. I know cancer is still there, but at this point, life is quite manageable. I stopped worrying about dying and started to think about living more fully. One of my favorite Christmas presents this year is a coloring book called “Suck It Cancer!”. It has a motivational message with each coloring page. (Yes, I am taking baby steps and back to playing with coloring books like a toddler. lol!) One of the messages says:

Cancer is not a death sentence, but rather it is a life sentence; it pushes one to live.

SUCK IT CANCER coloring book

I am grateful for all the love and support the world has shown me. The last 45 years certainly has had its ups and downs, but it has been so great that I decided I will sign up for another 55 years of joy and sorrow and all. I still have more than half of my life ahead of me! 🙂