I had a really nice dinner with my mom last night. I feel like it has been so long since I've been able to just sit and talk with her. I've been wanting to show her my blog for ever, and finally, after dinner last night I was able to tell her about it and pull it up on my iphone so she could see it. She is so wonderful and supportive and I am so lucky that we get to be connected as mother and daughter.
So, Welcome to my blog Mama!
Ohhh - and Sister and Bestie, You are now welcome here too!
You three have been so incredible and patient and kind and understanding and available to me during this journey and I am forever grateful.
So after dinner I was walking back to my car and noticed that the light was on at the massage place. This massage place is awesome - they offer hour long foot massages for $25 that are really a full body clothed massage that includes a hot water bath for your feet. I wandered across the street and found myself laid out in the chair enjoying an impromptu massage. I thought about so many things but successfully kept refocusing on the music that was playing. It felt so good to just stop and do something that was just for me. Then after the massage, I got my hair cut! I figured that I was already there, and I'd been wanting to get my hair trimmed for like the past year. The lady washed, cut and blew out my hair, and, it felt so nice.
I have a spa day all set for October 16th, with my sister and a few friends. (anyone want to join us? :) and another spa day scheduled for me and my mama the first week of November. My mama reminded me that I have got to be taking care of myself - thanks mama!
If everything proceeds as planned, we'll be getting started with treatment pretty quickly after getting the results of the FNA next Friday. I am trying so hard to let this journey be what it is but I seriously can't wait to get moving on what comes next. The sooner we start treatment, the sooner we get to Someday, and the sooner I get off this freakin roller coaster.
*** A perfect moment to share: ML and I called my grandma before stopping by her house the other day. She was so glad to hear from us and to hear that we were headed over. She asked if we could do her a big favor and run by the grocery. "Of course," we say, "What do you need grandma?" She replies "a bottle of Kettle One vodka!"
Omg, I love you grandma!!!
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Clearly, the women in your family (including you) are amazing women. I couldn't even dream of a Universe in which I could share my blog with my mom. How strong of you to take the risk of sharing with your mom, sister and bestie.
Glad to read that there has been self-care in your life. Much needed and well deserved. The treatment cycle will come fast, so it's good to rest and take care of yourself now in building your energy reserves.
Sending many hugs.
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I thought about sharing mine with family, but it turns out it is a good thing they didn't read it...too much family drama. But I am envious that you can share with your family :) and excessively jealous of your massage.
Great that you can share all this with your mom! And those spa days sound lovely... I should schedule one, too.
Welcome Mamma!!!! I have shared the fact that I hav a blog with my mom, and if she asked I would give her the address. She knows all of what goes into it anways. She is one of my best friends.
My bestie (Miss Sweetness) Already reads by blog...and my sister? I think I already shared with her, but she has forgotten it. She has too much on her mind. LOL I Just call her and tell her all the crap going on. LOL
No Sister, Thank You for sharing your blog with me! I am so happy, excited, and sometimes sad that you have found this outlet.
Good things are coming your way... they have to... there is just no other option...
You are ALWAYS in my thoughts and prayers. Love Always. XOXO
Ps. I was at Macys yesterday and they had a cute "My Auntie is #1" once, but I didn't know if I should buy 1, 2 , 3 or 4;)
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