Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Start Pouring!


My Oncologist told me to chill! 
I am  suppose  to sit back, relax  and wait to see what my tests results show in May. The end of May! Yeah Doc that's a great plan. Do you have a carton of anxiety pills for me? 
He basically said...heal up, feel awesome and in 2 months we  will decide if you should do more chemo, a nice heavy duty toxic one! 
I don't get to choose my fate but, I do get to decide if I want more chemo. I am not sure what the right answer is &  I don't want to spend the next 2 months looking for it. 

It's time to Breathe, Live & Drink a ton of Wine!


 

Saturday, April 12, 2008

MIssing a Brow!

HELP!!!!!!!!
Anyone know of a good eyebrow fix???
I have one eyebrow from radiation. Hopefully it will grow back, but I am not sure what to do until then. Kerrin was fantastic enough to help...we ended up on the Internet searching for stencils & extensions! I ordered stick on brows! Who new you could buy eyebrows!
Send me a comment if you have any ideas. 
Thanks,
Browlichous

Jessica...Now I have 2 faces Please!




Friday, April 11, 2008

Honey

Hi Everybody!
I've been told by many people the power honey can have on healing. I went online and found a great product called Medi-Honey. After a few phone calls I was connected with a  women named Joy who basically told me to save my money. She just finished radiation for breast cancer and used Unprocessed Honey on her burn. 
I went to bed with a face full of honey. I woke up every hour stuck to the pillow case and I wasn't happy until this morning. My burn has drastically changed overnight.  My skin is so soft, the blisters finally seem like they are healing. 
Scroll down the page and read about Honey!

Sweet as a Bee
Michelle

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Leaving Boston

My Last Treatment

The hardest part of today was saying goodbye to my friend Cindi. We met in treatment & I quickly bonded with her. I finally met someone who has been thorough almost the same surgery and treatment as me. When she says, " I know what your going through" she really does.  She has the most beautiful spirit and I am so thankful that I met her.  

I am really proud of myself that I got through it. It' s been so emotional at times that I didn't think I would be able to finish.  It's then that I would  see a child going through the same treatment and you realize that if they have the strength, I have it too. It still brings tears to my eyes when I think about it. It's been mentally & physically exhausting. My body has been through hell and I don't feel young anymore.  Within the past four months I had brain surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.  If I had to do it again, I would. Because I'm here, living my life and I am going to enjoy every breathe of it. 

I am looking forward to helping others. I have been volunteering for a while at Good Samaritan Hospital. It's been a privilege to give back.  But, I feel like it's not enough & I want to connect with more people like me who have a battle to win.  They need to know that they are not alone. 

Thank you for everyone who has reached out and supported me.  The emails, phone calls, cards, gifts...etc. have been great. Most of all thank you to my wonderful husband, Paul....my Angel. 

This chapter in my life is over...bring on the next one!



Tuesday, April 1, 2008

April Fools Day

I am waiting for someone to jump out of the bushes and yell..."April Fools!"...this is all a joke! You don't have cancer, you are fine! Sorry about Radiation & Chemo! Everything was just a joke.