Jamie and I arrived safely in Tijuana. What a crazy world we are in. We flew out of Calgary because it was $400.00 cheaper. Our flight was at 1 pm. There were no cars driving around anywhere, very few in the parking lot. We got into the airport and it was deserted. Eerily so 👻 we had masks on and everyone was six feet apart. Very strict. Nothing open for restaurants. Hudson’s was open for magazines and water pop and snacks. Only two people in at a time. The airplane was 1/2 empty maybe even less. Only 2 people in a three seater. An empty seat between everyone. THEN we got to Dallas /Fort Worth airport. Everything changed in a hurry. Few people with masks no social distancing everything was open. It seemed weird to see all the people in lines, and at restaurants. The airplane from Dallas to San Diego was full no more extra space. We landed in San Diego a few more masks but a lot of people without. Very busy airport again and everything open. Crazy busy. We were like fish out of water. I wanted to wash my hands and never took our masks off at all. We were glad to get to our hotel. As I washed everything down and we got ready for bed. Long day.

We were off to the clinic at 7:45 am. I couldn’t eat at the hotel because I had to fast for some of my tests. Jamie got to eat. I did my tests and started on some of my treatments while I waited to see the new dr for my intake Dr Laura. She was awesome as are all the doctors here. I told her all my concerns and she ordered a few more tests. Now to wait. also the clinic is really well set up for Covid. Social distancing, masks. Treatment room with fewer chairs. No food or drink aloud so no masks off. We feel very safe here. 😀

I guess I need to tell everyone about why I was so happy to get down here. My doctor at home had found a few things going on, after just a routine check up First my thyroid has stopped working. Very common after chemo and radiation. BUT no one ever told me this, he also found some lesions/ lumps/cysts/ growths on my thyroid (4) and on my kidney. Remember I only have one kidney so I need to take care of it. When your thyroid is not working there are many symptoms. Of course I had them but I didn’t put it all together. Why would I ??? The main one is weight gain and with the diet I am on I should not be gaining weight like this. Also very tired all the time. Always cold ( such a switch from my menopause years always hot lol lol ) that’s just a few but for sure things I had noticed. But during this crazy Covid world I have not seen my doctor for a year. I kept thinking I was just run down. But the lumps and bumps on my thyroid and kidney really scared me and Jamie. Even my doctor at home was a little concerned. I did a few tests at home. But when things kept looking worse we decided to get my butt down here to Tijuana and my fantastic doctor here. So this is where we are.

Today I met with my Doctor. Dr Castillo, of course Jamie was not aloud in with me. He hardly got two words out and I started to cry. I have been so scared and kept it bottled up. He was like please please relax everything is going to be ok. Then he told me all my results. NO active cancer right now. The sweetest words I ever heard. He went on to tell me I was doing really good with almost all my numbers. But that my thyroid is for sure not working. We discussed all the lumps and cysts etc he says they were all on my reports from 2017 and really have not grown so stop worrying about them. He changed up my hoxsey diet too so I am one month on and one month off. That is life changing after 5 years of that diet. I can eat everything in moderation. Except white sugar salt and flour and no pork . That’s a breeze I told him. Such great news. The weight of the world is off our shoulders again.

Jamie and I are so happy we feel so relieved with such great news. Jamie is always my rock and keeps so positive for me. But when I finally came out this morning where he was sitting so patiently waiting for 3 hours. ( everything is on Mexico time here …SLOW) he jumped up and grabbed me he was so nervous too. The relief on his face when I told him was unreal. We just hugged each other. Safe again ❤️❤️ I love you Babe. Thanks for getting me down to Mexico so fast.

Thanks to my family Mac, Jolee, and Gordon for your support too. I know you were all worried, Mac you always say we got this Mom again you were right, I love you all. My sisters….what can I say I have the best sisters anybody could ever ask for. They are always my cheering squad even when they too were worrying. But never showed it. They told me get to Mexico then everything will be ok. Cathy and Lynne I love you guys thanks for always being there for me. The rest of my family I know I am in your prayers they worked and thank you all. Where would I be without all of you ? I never want to find out. I have the best family in the world. Now let’s take on the world guys. I mean once this Covid is over of course 🤪

So that’s my story, and my latest scare . Hopefully no more scares. I just want life to get back to normal so we can all live again. Life is short don’t take it for granted. I never do.😀

Tonight’s saying : Your whispered prayers are always answered.

Beth 😇