Well, he did it and I was there to see it! Braden had a wonderful graduation ceremony today and I was there bright and early sitting in the front row. From the time I found out I had BC back on April Fool's Day, I wondered if I would be at Braden's Graduation and how I would look and in what state I'd be in. I must say I think I looked better than I thought I would and I felt pretty good too. It was so easy to get ready this morning! Shower, undergarments, slip the dress over my head, shake out the wig and pop on the instant hair. I was giggling out loud to be ready for a dress-up event so quickly. I am really getting used to this!
I also thought I might be really emotional at the graduation, but there were many light, fun moments that tempered the drama. I didn't even break out the tissues! Braden looked very handsome and grown up. The kids all changed so much in the last year! Braden was wearing his graduation present, a pair of Ariat western boots, that he plans on wearing when he preforms on stage with his band. He's starting to build his "style". I have to say, I think boots are always a good thing, especially western boots! In other Braden news, he told his classmates that he liked a girl in his class, and he was very happy to find out that the feeling was mutual. He was so excited that he "couldn't" eat yesterday. He was walking around the house strumming on his guitar all evening, acting very cool and proud of himself. Oh, I remember those puppy love feelings!
Meghan headed off to school this morning with her own style statement. Her class had "Freaky Friday". Meg had about 12 braids in her hair with different colored ponytail holders for each. She braided all but 3 herself. She was also wearing a necktie. She was very confident in herself when she got to school. But then confidence has never been a problem for our Meghan.
I had my blood work yesterday. I ended up with a different lab tech and it was not the benign experience I had grown to ignore. I certainly felt this needle and I kept feeling pain for hours after. I bled more and had a raised lump, which has receded into a beautiful bruise, which matched my navy and purple sleeveless dress that I wore to graduation. At least it matched! My WBC was still low, but not as low as it had been. Still no fresh fruits and veggies that can't be peeled and lots of hand washing. It was a little bit of a bummer because I had planned to go out for a big salad for lunch afterward. I know, all you veggie haters are thinking, why be upset about that, but I think I was a rabbit in a past life. At least once a day for the last 5 years I've had a salad. I can't decide what kind of salad to have when I can go back to my rabbiting ways. I think the first one will be everything and the kitchen sink with balsamic and croutons.
I also found out that my body won't metabolize one of the drugs they were wanting to give me as part of my treatment, so they'll come up with an alternative. They also thought my symptoms after the last treatment were very unusual. My nurse told me I was "special". She said, I'm like a little science project. For years I've been reacting badly to all kinds of medicines, over the counter and prescription and to artificial sweeteners too. Most doctors would shake their heads at me and act like I was inventing this stuff. The nurse thinks there really may be something about my system that causes all these weird things to happen. FINALLY! Maybe some vindication!! It will be nice if I can find out what causes this and know what to avoid in the future. Maybe it will be another cancer blessing.
The beginning of the week was filled with normal stuff, grocery store, kid's activities, some yard work and laundry. I have done my yoga about twice a week since the video arrived and I got back to my walks on Tuesday and Wednesday. Finally, my Mom and I figured out how to avoid getting lost. I took my i-phone with me and it guided us like a sherpa (thanks for the suggestion Pedro). We also figured out instead of heading out trying to find a way to where we wanted to end, start out where we wanted to end up and work our way back. Geniuses, that's what we are. It only took us a few weeks!
I want to have some kind of adventure this holiday weekend, but I haven't figured it out yet. Braden has a music recital on Saturday, late afternoon, but I think between Sunday and Monday we can find some time to fit in a family adventure. Getting a hour or two out of town would be a bonus. Suggestions anyone?
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