It's just 16 hours to my planned mastectomy surgery and I'd like to say that I spent the day in quiet contemplation and reflection. But that would be untrue: It's hard to drop everything and live on the ethereal plane: in other words, I did the laundry, cleaned the house, put up provisions and did necessary paperwork. But at noon, I opened the front door, to find my BFF, Stacee there, at my request...and all was entertaining diversion....Stacee is at once, a Majordomo and a whirlwind: the best recourse for interaction with her, is always to listen more than one speaks. Tomorrow's plan is an early morning journey to the hospital, where I'll stay overnight and come home on TUES.....and then, thru a likely narcotic-enhanced haze, continue this explanation. Of note...the Amazons would cut off their right breast to enhance their archery skills.....let's just say: I'm all over that....
As per usual you are a woman of strength and many talents including your attempt to keep humor in all of this.
ReplyDeleteMuch love to you my friend. When you are up for visitors please let me know.
Kim Bridges
Cheryl, my dear long distance friend,
ReplyDeleteI am saddened to hear of this news but know you will be a survivor because that is your personality. I have been through this breast cancer journey with another dear friend and she is well today. Take the time you need to get through this part of treatment. Feed your body with healthy foods and feed your spirit with good thoughts. I will follow your blog and be thinking of you often.
Love, Diane Rivera
Hey Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your willingness to share your story with us. You always find a way to bring some light, joy and authenticity to the lives of those around you so it's no surprise that you would do the same even in the midst of this diagnosis.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will check in regularly to stay current with your progress, please keep posting.
I am so very glad for the opportunity to know you and work with you the past few years. Favorite conference memory so far has got to be you rolling into the meeting with a suitcase full of wine and the ensuing shenanigans on our "drunken" tour. Looking forward to making more cool memories with you at future conferences.
Be well my friend. Give yourself grace to feel the entire spectrum of emotions without judgement as you recover.
Peace & Love
Mary Square
Hi Cheryl, I hope you are resting at home. Blessings for a speedy recovery! Love, Karen Khouri
ReplyDeleteI hope your recovery is going well. You are not far from my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteLove and Blessings,
Charles