One year ago today...

was the diagnosis day.   I'm not sure how I am supposed to act today.  I feel as though I'm supposed to do something special, but I kind of feel numb.  Last year news came that threw my world into a whirlwind.  Thanks for a year of love, prayers and good thoughts.  I felt them all.

If you see me, just smile.  That's all I want.  


With love,
K

Among the Wildflowers

G'day

I report to you from the melting city of Madison.  The bit of snow is melting vigorously.  I am a big fan of this winter.  We had the best of both worlds - pretty snow and warm days.

I started physical therapy (PT) this morning.  I am very excited to continue the exercises and stretches that my physical therapist assigned to me.  I have a drive within to progress the mending quicker than expected.  My physical therapist was great and he has my optimism soaring.  I can't ask for anything more on those fronts.

I had another dose of the magic juice last Thursday.  I was very nervous for my spinal chemo since the last couple were a bit of a struggle due to scar tissue forming.  Too many pokes of the needle.  All the worry was a waste - things went smoothly.  All of the discussions with my Northwester posse were happy reports and so the smiling carries on.

Unless if you live under a rock, you know that yesterday was Valentine's day.  I have a beautiful bouquet of lilies as a souvenir.  Ross pulled out all of the tricks.  He cooked dinner with Michael Buble crooning in the background that was lit with candles.  What a guy.

Last year we skimmed over Valentine's day because I was with Erin rocking out to Ozzy and Slash.  Great times spent with my sister.  She'll be visiting Madison this spring :)

Things have perked up a lot since the beginning of the year.  I'm going to roll with it.  Smile!

Today's theme:  Tom Petty - Wildflowers - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G-42RYWRvE

A simple round of conversation

Yesterday marked a momentous occasion - my wig is officially retired.  I went into the office without my wig and received many compliments on my "hair cut."  I've told a few people this next bit already but it's worth a repeat.  With this hair do, I need to buy some owl stuff and a few over-sized flannels.  It is so hipster.   I will have to wear it with irony.

Random thought - do you think the first "r" in February feels under-utilized?  I imagine it's the skinny, kid saying "What about me?" in gym class.  Or am I the only one that completely skips over it when saying February? 

Another random thought - when I was researching how to raise Emma a lot of sites warned that puppies will sometimes have issues about separation anxiety.  They did not warn about MY separation anxiety.  Maybe she can hide under my desk when I come to the office.  She would totally fit under my desk.  I hope she misses me this much too... I hope she's blogging about my absence.

A final random thought - a compilation of songs serve as a guidebook to life.  I popped in some of my high school cd mixes and happily sang and drove from Milwaukee.  There are times when a certain song comes on and it seems like it was written for you.    Do you find that too?

la-la-la-love,
Katrina