MY HOW TIME FLIES!!!

I honestly did not think it had been this LONG since I last posted!! I am doing well. I had my 16th of 33 radiation treatments this morning. I have them each morning at 7:10 a.m. and my last one is scheduled for October 20th. That day happens to be my oldest son, Jared's, 33rd birthday! Kind of strange to think back to the day he was born and how our life as a family was just beginning and we never could have imagined the joys and trials that were ahead of us. It's good that life is that way, no sense worrying about the bad things that might be ahead. We just wait until if and when they happen and just deal with them the best we can. Whoa, I did not plan on being so philosophical!! Ha

My eyebrows are back and I LOVE them! My hair has been growing back for about three months, but is still only about an inch long with lots of gray. It's funny becuase people who don't know about the cancer and chemo have told me that they really like my haircut. I just smile and say "thank you".

I finished my algebra class the middle of August and got a "B". I am taking an anatomy class at Pima College west campus on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:40 to 8:20. The class is intense and there is a lot to memorize, but I love it. It is so interesting and the teacher is such a good teacher that I am mesmerized the entire class period. My Radiation Oncologist thinks I am nuts for taking a class on top of working and radiation treatment, but I really function better when I am busy and accomplishing something. Some of you may not know that I am working on the pre-requisites to apply to the nursing program at Pima. I missed one semester and did not want to get any further behind. If I make the grades necessary, I have two more semesters after this one to be able to apply.

My grandsons are as cute as ever. When I am feeling a little down or that I don't want to get exercise or eat right, I remind myself that I want to be healthy and strong because I want to always be an involved grandma who can run and play with those little guys!

I love and appreciate all of you, my friends. Each one of you add something special to my life.