Not much to add at the end of this week. Despite some serious skin peeling, I'm feeling better -- well enough that Dave and I are going to try a new restaurant in the area -- a tricky action at the best of times in the Moscow/Pullman area. Its been given good reviews, so hopefully we'll get through with a nice meal!
Today was reminder that its good to have friends while going through a difficult time. I read an article recently about breast cancer survivors who noted that a close group of friends with whom you can pour out your fears, dreams, and hopes helps relieve stress. Talking about my cancer diagnosis to friends and relatives certainly helps, and I'm grateful to all of you I've poured my guts out to recently. This morning I spent time with a friend who is going through similar (but not identical) stressful times, and as he/she noted, being able to turn to someone and say "I know exactly how you feel!" is such a relief sometimes.
The Cancer Support Center at Providence Medical Center gave me a list of online cancer support groups, and I'm still a little shy about beginning to use these resources. There are surprisingly few local (Moscow/Pullman) cancer support groups for general "cancer" -- breast cancer, colon cancer, yes, but not more general groups for all kinds of cancer. Perhaps that will be a goal for me next week. I'm good at procrastinating ;) I guess while its good to talk through many of these issues, I think I'm getting tired of talking about it. Lets get on with life! Cancer? What Cancer?
The most positive aspect about this week is that I'm finally getting back to finishing the master's thesis. I haven't opened up any of the computer files in 2 1/2 months, and I'm getting some editing done on the first four chapters today. I need to finish this for both Dave and I. Completion is good!
Cheryl
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November 10, 2007
Hi Cheryl, You have more friends out there pulling for you than you will ever imagine. Keep that positive attitude. It goes a long way to healing and peach of mind. We'll be keeping you in our prayers and have asked many more people to pray for you.
I don't know if you remember us or not, but we are friends of the Walls and Christy, our daughter was in your class at HRVHS. We played cribbage with your Mom and Dad at the Walls' house. Christy saw your sister, Kris, at the office one day and she told her about your cancer diagnosis. Kris has been working at Scan One, our business, for a number of years now and is one of our best employees ever. We are going to miss her when she leaves for other pastures.
We'll be thinking of you.
Mary
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