Hey everyone, I don’t want you to get the impression that the whole situation is horrible because it is not. As of this day, the surgeon released me and I don’t have to come back. I am recovering.
In fact, I am getting stronger every day and today is the day I quit taking my pain meds. We will see how that goes. Its a little frightening but its also time, I need a clear head. And maybe, that will help with stopping some of this emotional reaction to everything.
The hormone blocker medication seems to be working. I am not having any side effects and I feel warmer each day. I have been cold throughout this entire process. I still wear my beanie hat though.
I have many things to be grateful for: not losing my hair, my arm is starting to work again and I have new exercises to do. In a year the surgeon said, I won’t even be able to tell (whether that was comforting or not; the verdict is still out…a year?). And the cancer is gone.
So the sun is out in Seattle today. I am feeling good. So I am getting off here and going out to find a Christmas tree. I am just thankful. Today will be a day of thanks. 
Take care and see ya tomorrow!
Bonnie
