Just a quick note to let you all know that the first of my three surgeries for squamous cell carcinoma went well. They took a fairly large chunk out of my left arm, but luckily it doesn't hurt very much and neither grandchild bumped into it while I was there.
After the surgery on Monday, I was able to spent a wonderful day with my son Jon (who had the day off from work) and his son Dash. We went to the zoo where Dash was more interested in stomping in puddles, putting things through holes and playing in the sandbox than seeing the animals. We did get the treat of being right at the tiger cage when they were roaring....Quite impressive. Jon and I had two hours just to sit on the porch and talk while Dash was sleeping. It was such a rare treat to have Jon to myself and our conversation was deep and meaningful. I spent some time showing Jon my meditation practice as he wants to incorporate meditation into his daily practice.
Saw my oncologist who was very positive in his support of my decision to stop the drug. Had to have lots of blood test to see if my liver is improving and to eliminate pancreatitis. We put together a plan for the months ahead that I am very comfortable with.
Each day I am getting a little stronger. I have been reading some books by Sylvia Bornstein and loved this quote from her: One reality I can create---the point of view that I bring to every experience.
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