I've been in a funk this week.  Lots of things contributed and I felt all of them.  I had another herceptin infusion on Monday and it ramped my back pain up, fatigued me and made me feel poorly overall in a subtle way.  It wasn't as bad as the first infusion, probably since it was … Continue reading Funky Week →

I'd been eyeballing the fair and the weather for a week or so.  I wasn't sure how I'd feel but decided I wanted to go if I thought I could crutch it.  I was ready to be around people for a while and the weather was in 70s.  Good enough.  Troy took me and we … Continue reading Swagger →

Wednesday was a big day for me.  I've been working from home since my leg issues became debilitating but I went into the office that afternoon which was the first time since surgery.  I think everyone there is aware of what's transpired so that makes for a unpredictable and potentially uncomfortable situation to walk (hobble) … Continue reading Rolling →

Yesterday when I woke, my first whole thought was "I'm ready to drive a car".  Nurse Jill and her family were going to scoop me up and take me to their place for dinner but I let her know I was going to drive to their house.  She insisted that her husband ride with me. … Continue reading On The Road Again And Scattershots →

I woke up pooped on Monday and I'd earned it.  Sunday consisted of Other Sarah taking me to get a pedicure, spectating at some bike races with Jana and then Jill Hill and Ryan and their kids made a wonderful summer dinner at my place.  It was a fun, exhausting day and I felt it. … Continue reading Monday Infusion, Stitches OUT, Tuesday Gifts →

I fantasize about rolling over on my right side. The rods in my leg feel like I'm being jabbed with nails in my bones when I walk. I may be getting too comfortable with bed head. Wearing Nurse Jill's swimsuit coverup for 4 days in a row is completely acceptable. My lounge chair on the … Continue reading Thoughts – Good, Bad, Ugly, Scattered →