Email #19 - Mar. 9, 2009

To My Vic-TREE (Victory) Support Group
Monday 3-9-09


Today is a Good Day! I'm Feeling Good today. It's Rainy/snowy outside but I'm making my own sunshine! I am sooooo very excited today! As I write to you, my brother-in-law Stanley's sister Adele "The Artist", is drawing my "TREE OF HOPE" in my new pink bathroom. She had asked my sister Marie what she could do for me. (Warning: Be careful what you Ask) I had envisioned a "TREE OF HOPE" drawn on the biggest wall with leaves of inspirational messages like peace, hope, love, light... It is more beautiful than I could ever have imagined, and she's just getting started. She has a passion for her painting, and it shows. She's knee deep in paint and in her own zone. What a special gift of her time and talents. I am so appreciative of the love being sent my way. I am so lucky to have such wonderful people in my life.

Speaking of which: Thank you for understanding that a Chemo patient is not supposed to hug, kiss, shake hands, etc. due to the germ factor. (possible low white blood count etc.) Just when you need attention the most... Thank you for your creative ways to show me love. (Kissing me on my scarf and head (Cailyn's idea), elbowing, bumming.... Who loves hugging more than me??? I miss it so, but I have to be careful. Thanks for understanding.

Reflection: I have an appt. with the plastic surgeon at Mass.General Hospital next Tues. So I've been contemplating some things. Why?? do you never hear of anyone having BUM-Cancer. I mean you hear about Mastectomy - loss of a breast. But what about - a little loss of your bottom. Come on ladies, you know what I'm talking about. I wouldn't mind at all if the doctor said, "Theresa, we found a few suspicious spots on your hips and thighs, we have to do a BUM-ectomy!! Yes!!! Now you're talking. A little less in the rear, a little less on the treadmill.

I remain Positive, Hopeful and Crazy about my New "Tree ofHope"
CEO Tree, Theresa, SFP.S.

P.S. Remember to ask to see my "Tree of Hope" when you come to visit. You'll be glad you did. Who knew my bathroom would look like something from the Museum of Fine Art??