December 17/2016 I have had a lot of experience with grief. I know that there are five stages of grief ... Denial,Anger,Bargaining,Depression, and Acceptance. These stages follow no rules. You don't just go through the stages and yippie you are done grief ( if only it was that easy). You can go in and out … Continue reading Another day under the belt 

December 16/2016 I would like to say patiently waiting. But I don't feel very patient anymore. I just want to get this over so I can start the healing process. Although I am scared as hell to have this surgery.  Crazy how can you be both ? During the day I am all strong, keeping … Continue reading Waiting

Jamie and I went yesterday to my pre-op,  more of the same stuff. We had to be there for 9 am. We were there a little early. One of the good things about breaking my pelvis was that my doctor gave me a pass to park in handicap. It has been so nice to have … Continue reading Pre-Op

December 13/2016 I had to go for another ultrasound today. No results until I see my dr. I have no idea when that will be. I guess on day of surgery. I was told I had a hiatus hernia way back in May. But with the new CT 2 weeks ago. They discovered I don't … Continue reading One Day at a time 

December 11/2016 After such a wonderful day yesterday I found myself to be leaky today. I have had a cry every time I turned a corner. Not because anything happened. It is just the season for me. I try hard not to let it happen but I am carrying around a heavy burden this year.  … Continue reading Leaky day 

December 10/2016 Started out our morning bright and early. Jamie and I do something very special for our grandkids every year ( and a few other very special children in out lives).  We have a tradition that my Mom did. One  that she got from a neighbour of our family and very good friend of … Continue reading Christmas is for children

December 8/2016  Just when I thought things were going to get started.  I get a call from my surgeons office. My surgery is changed to December 19th.  I know it is only a few days. But it is a few days in my life.  With this cancer running around in my body. Hopefully not moving … Continue reading Baaaahhhh Hum Bug. 

December  7/2016  Hallelujah....... I finally got a call from my surgeons office. My surgery is set for December 16th. It is such a bitter sweet things for me. Although I so want to get this cancer out of my body. I am choosing to change my body. In a BIG way. I am removing both … Continue reading Hallelujah

December 6/2016 Finally the day I have been waiting for. I get to see my surgeon. Our morning started early again. Boy I sure do need some sleep one of these nights. Jamie does too. My tossing and turning keeps him up also.   We left home at  7:30. Headed into Edmonton, we see a … Continue reading Results. 

Today was my last scheduled test.  I had a CT scan at the Grey Nuns Hospital.    A little side note: I am a hairdresser. I have been for almost 40 years. But the last 15 I have not worked in a salon.  But I remember doing perms, and colours, and hair cuts. Lots and … Continue reading The last test !!!