Going Short

12 Things I have learned and confirmed

We had a good week here up on the hill.  Monday we were able to get my chemo plan, we feel good about it and it feels very doable. I start November 5th and will go every three weeks into the new year. Then we will roll into radiation. I am taking life one day at a time right now. I did take a leave of absence from my job as a para educator and hopefully will return next school year.  I already miss those little kids and my daily hugs! Tomorrow I am getting my hair cut short so it isn't so drastic when I lose my hair. And I have no idea if I will be a wig person or not but am working on picking one out. I have a feeling whatever the day brings.

12 things I have learned and confirmed over the past few weeks:

1. I love roller coasters but living on one is hard work!

2.  I got lucky when I married Curt Alpeter 22 years ago

3.  Angels are everywhere

4.  I am more attached to my hair than I realized

5.  Hearing from friends past and present has been grounding and is keeping me focused!

6.  I am competitive and I like to win!

7.  Be real and present

8.  That being said I like a plan and need a goal

9.  Support is everywhere just be open

10.  Say "YES to drugs" Warning: This is for adults only with the consultation with their doctors : )

11.  TV is my friend and Parenthood is our family therapist

12.   I have lots more to learn and confirm

All will be well. The best gift anyone can give me is to take care of yourselves, keep up the prayers and positive energy.

Thank you for your continued support and love!

Love,

Lynn

Post Surgery Update

I wish I could say I was out climbing mountains today but unfortunately I was waiting at home for results from pathology. We still don't have everything back but late this afternoon Curt and I met with my oncologist and unfortunately I have a positive lymph node which means I will need chemo along with radiation. As a lot of you know, chemo was my biggest fear. So right now I am trying to process all this information as well as enjoy having all four of us home tonight. We bring Stiles back to school tomorrow. Picture us tonight watching SNL clips and laughing a ton. Really! We had cried earlier.

OK so here is my positive spin: no matter what my journey will be, the end results will be the same. I will be just fine. Instead of being towards the top of Camel's Hump Mountain well, maybe I am a quarter of the way up. I still think by September 20, 2013 I will climb to the top and be OK.

Thank you everyone for all the support, hugs and positive thoughts! Although I feel kinda unlucky at the moment I know deep inside I am one of the luckiest ladies around to be surrounded by all of you! 

Lots of love,

Lynn

P.S. Please feel free to pass this along. I found it extremely helpful that you all respectfully forwarded my news. I much rather have people know what is going on.

Surgery Day!

After battling with my mind, heart and body yesterday I exhausted myself, slept well and am ready for my lumpectomy this am. Let's get this over with!