O.K., so I'll be done, all done---- with radiation this Thursday October 1st.
I gave the nurse and radiologists a gift of thanks. As well, I gave the doctor some SmokeHouse NUTS with a card that read, "Thank you for a job "Well Done", with the emphasis on "WELL DONE"!!!!!! I'm crispy like bacon. Glen and I sing old songs on the way to radiation like, "I'm Burning, I'm Burning, I'm Burning for YOU....",or Burn Baby Burn---Disco Inferno...Burn Baby Burn, Burn that Mother down." "Something's Burning.... You get the point??!!!! ( 7 wks of radiation in all).
With just two days to go, I've been running into a new patient as she nervously asks me how I'm doing. She is frightened beyond belief with questions like, "So is your skin red? Is it sore, itchy, uncomfortable??? I smile and say, "Oh, it's not that bad".
If I told the poor woman the truth, she'd run out of there like the Road Runner.
I don't see the point in making her fearful of something she has to do and will definitely get through.
More Chemo on Thursday. I continue the Chemo every 3 wks until January. I'm just now starting to feel like a SURVIVOR!!!!
I remain -- Totally Insane!!! CEO Theresa, Tree,SF
P.S. I'm Teaching part-time and loving it. It's like someone plugged me back into life. I love the classroom. Esp. the little ones, sweet and innocent!!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Shhhhh....It's a secret!!!
Shhhhh....Don't tell ANYONE that it's my birthday this Saturday, Sept. 19th!!
As my birthday approaches I can't help but think that I wasn't quite sure I would make it to another birth-day. I also fondly and lovingly remember how my dad would tell everyone he came in contact with (just days before his birthday) (every year) to squash any plans that people might be making. He would say, "If you hear of anyone making special plans for my birthday, squash them." You could say, he loved attention. You might say, I take after him.
O.K., so cut me some slack. It's been 9 months of cancer treatment, and 9 months of being out of work. I'm in my 5th week of radiation, with just one more week to go. I'll be done with radiation on October 1st. I'll continue with Chemo every 3 wks. until January with more surgery to follow.
Now do you see why I might be looking forward to a happy celebration!!!!!
Those of you that are Blaque Lyte fans. They will be playing this Monday, Sept. 21st at the famous "Scullers Jazz Club" in Boston. They are in a band contest at the club that evening.
Would you believe my little Alex will be 3 years old after Nini on October 4th??
His mommy Alyssa celebrates her day on Halloween. My girlfriend Marilu celebrates her day this month. However, this year was very special falling on 9-9-09. She had the right idea when she had a celebratory party that night. It reminded me of when I had my own 40th birthday party just a few short years ago!!!
One thing I have learned through my journey, is that Life is for Living! So remember, If you hear of anyone planning to call me or e-mail me to say Happy Birthday, squash it!!!!
Still CEO of the Vic-Tree Support Group -- Theresa, Tree
As my birthday approaches I can't help but think that I wasn't quite sure I would make it to another birth-day. I also fondly and lovingly remember how my dad would tell everyone he came in contact with (just days before his birthday) (every year) to squash any plans that people might be making. He would say, "If you hear of anyone making special plans for my birthday, squash them." You could say, he loved attention. You might say, I take after him.
O.K., so cut me some slack. It's been 9 months of cancer treatment, and 9 months of being out of work. I'm in my 5th week of radiation, with just one more week to go. I'll be done with radiation on October 1st. I'll continue with Chemo every 3 wks. until January with more surgery to follow.
Now do you see why I might be looking forward to a happy celebration!!!!!
Those of you that are Blaque Lyte fans. They will be playing this Monday, Sept. 21st at the famous "Scullers Jazz Club" in Boston. They are in a band contest at the club that evening.
Would you believe my little Alex will be 3 years old after Nini on October 4th??
His mommy Alyssa celebrates her day on Halloween. My girlfriend Marilu celebrates her day this month. However, this year was very special falling on 9-9-09. She had the right idea when she had a celebratory party that night. It reminded me of when I had my own 40th birthday party just a few short years ago!!!
One thing I have learned through my journey, is that Life is for Living! So remember, If you hear of anyone planning to call me or e-mail me to say Happy Birthday, squash it!!!!
Still CEO of the Vic-Tree Support Group -- Theresa, Tree
Friday, September 4, 2009
Curley's Pub Cancellation - Last Minute
For those of you who were thinking of coming tonight (Curley's Pub). There has been a last minute cancellation.
Brent played at Berklee College of Music's Performance Center last evening with a popular group from N.Y.C. They were so impressed with Brent's performance, they want him to play with them again tonight.
This band could help his future career plans. They have a production company etc. in New York City. And so it goes......
Enjoy your holiday weekend. Theresa
Brent played at Berklee College of Music's Performance Center last evening with a popular group from N.Y.C. They were so impressed with Brent's performance, they want him to play with them again tonight.
This band could help his future career plans. They have a production company etc. in New York City. And so it goes......
Enjoy your holiday weekend. Theresa
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Brent and Arielle performing at Curley's Pub
FYI: Brent and Arielle will be performing LIVE and in person...
this Friday, September 4, 2009 at 8:30 p.m.
Hope to see you there! Theresa
P.S. - I'm in my 3rd week of radiation with just 3 more weeks to go. Now when someone says I look radiant, they really mean it.
I continue having Chemo, blood work, doctors appt. every 3 wks. until January. I will have more surgery sometime in Jan. or Feb. and then I look forward to looking back on this glorious experience. Looking back being the operative word.
this Friday, September 4, 2009 at 8:30 p.m.
Hope to see you there! Theresa
P.S. - I'm in my 3rd week of radiation with just 3 more weeks to go. Now when someone says I look radiant, they really mean it.
I continue having Chemo, blood work, doctors appt. every 3 wks. until January. I will have more surgery sometime in Jan. or Feb. and then I look forward to looking back on this glorious experience. Looking back being the operative word.
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