I am having my cocktail party, once again at Moffitt. It consists of nurses changing all kinds of bags on my tower with a little small talk involved...just no small bowls of peanuts and pretzels!
Paul and I met with the chemotherapist, Dr. Conley, yesterday before starting this round and it looks favorable the there will be only two more rounds and the 4th will be the same drugs and be three days long not four as had previously been projected. In short, he feels I did great on my first round and feels very optimistic about the rest of my treatments and long term success...good news for the home team!!!!
A cute story about my hair halo that was made from my harvested hair. This morning when I was being visited by the Chemo team of Tower 5 ( yes I am a princess in a tower) the senior woman resident asked the group and me...What kind of chemo is being done, if any? Look at her with all of that hair! I fessed up and showed her what was really under the bandana and we all laughed. She had never seen this before and was obviously impressed by the concept. The Virgo warrior felt empowered with the confidence I will need to weather the hair journey which will be far longer than chemo treatments!
To close this blog I will comment on the fabulous 20th Gala for Sarasota Ballet. My mentor and founder of the ballet ( Jean Weidner) was extraordinary in presence and charm....she is truly a legend in her own time. Paul and I were honored to be seated with her to share in this magic evening. The full circle of returning to my dance roots in Sarasota made my coming back to do this round filled with even more purpose, and reminded me of this new dance that I have been learning and wanting to share with others.
Paul and I met with the chemotherapist, Dr. Conley, yesterday before starting this round and it looks favorable the there will be only two more rounds and the 4th will be the same drugs and be three days long not four as had previously been projected. In short, he feels I did great on my first round and feels very optimistic about the rest of my treatments and long term success...good news for the home team!!!!
A cute story about my hair halo that was made from my harvested hair. This morning when I was being visited by the Chemo team of Tower 5 ( yes I am a princess in a tower) the senior woman resident asked the group and me...What kind of chemo is being done, if any? Look at her with all of that hair! I fessed up and showed her what was really under the bandana and we all laughed. She had never seen this before and was obviously impressed by the concept. The Virgo warrior felt empowered with the confidence I will need to weather the hair journey which will be far longer than chemo treatments!
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| Jean Weidner - Paul - Kathy |
Fabulous picture! I'm glad you guys had fun! It's great to hear you only have two more treatments to go. You are half way home! We are praying for you and sending you love. Hang in there and hurry home!
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Isa
Your charm and grace and love of life continues to beam. Love to you, Kathy
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ReplyDeleteSuper picture! You are handling it all with grace and courage!! Great job!
Love & strength to you!
Avis
Your spirit is unbeatable, all the strenght to this dance !
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Liisa
Thinking of you all the time! Rock on!
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Cindy
Love the story about your hair Kathy!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are stunningly beautiful! I love the way that you styled yourself and doesn't Paul look extremely handsome in his tux. I can see the joy returning to your face. Your smile, your grace, your presence, your joy for life - its all there. I looked at that picture and it brought back memories of you dancing at the main street building in the '90's. You are just as stunning and graceful now as you were then. Now, I can't wait to see you dance again too!!
ReplyDeleteWho else coul come to the gala with high heels and HER hair after chemo. I am surprised you did not jump up to the stage and did a grand chete. You sure looked fabulous.
ReplyDeleteOnly two more infusions, good luck K! Regarding the the snacking, beforehand, smoke 'em out if ya got 'em, and byop! ;)
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