It simply amazes me that the holidays are just around the corner and the end of the year is in sight. It is Halloween time and of course, I bought candy and I will have maybe 10 kids but it is one of those traditions that I do enjoy. I remember when I was raising kids and oh what fun the whole thing was, costumes, trick or treat and then oooh the candy. It is a terrific memory and I do hold it dear.
At Dr. day last week, the Dr. was reviewing my upcoming schedule and said that a mistake had been made, hmmm said I, what is it? Well, it is that I will not be going once every 3 weeks for 12 weeks, I will be going once a week for 12 weeks, egad it is a good thing I was sitting on a chair otherwise I am sure I would have been on the floor. This regime starts November 13th and will end January 29, 2010.
I had a mugga test on Tuesday which looks at heart function and as I have not heard anything I will assume I passed. The next round of drugs can cause heart failure and I certainly do not want heart failure and they will test in me again in 3 months just to be sure.
I finished my last A/C treatment course on Friday and can look back and say I did it. I do know that I did not enjoy every step but I took them, it is that old one foot in front of another and you get it done.
I am so thankful for the wonderful people in my life and your care and concern and that you ask how I am and if I need anything and you continue to embrace me thru this breast cancer battle. I embrace each one of you back and please know that it makes my heart smile when you reach out and touch my personal self.
I am having lunch with a friend today in Old Town so it is an outing for me and I am ready, have been close to home and work for the past couple of weeks, one needs to be out and about once in awhile, it is a good thing.
A moment in my time,
Kathryn Konrad
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
And the weeks go by
Another week has slipped by and I have my 4th AC chemo treatment next Friday and if I had my way it would not be so, but it is and I will go. Dr and blood also next week, I still have a bruise from my last blood work, egad.
Last Monday was my Bunco night and all went well. I have not been feeling so chipper so I accepted help and I am ever so glad I did and as the ladies gathered, they give me their friendship and it means so much. A friend who had never played before came as a sub and said she had a great time and would gladly come again. Bunco is a good thing.
Friday evening I went to the Fuson's home for dinner and had a lovely evening just spending time with people I love. Food was good too.
Yesterday I met a another friend in Rancho Bernardo for lunch at this wonderful little restaurant called Cafe Merlot. We were able to catch up with each other and when we said our goodbye's, she gave me 5 sunflowers and I have them in a vase on my dinning room table and thank the forces that I have such wonderful people in my life.
I am still overwhelmed by this breast cancer and sometimes feel so lost in dealing with it and then there are times like this past Friday at work when a fellow employee came up to me and said that she admired my strength as I continue coming to work and stated that when she was going thru chemo that she could not do anything else and I stood taller and reignited by determination to get thru this.
Sometimes putting one foot in front of another as I walk my walk is difficult and then I hear from women who have survived and I will be a survivor as I think that is a good club to belong to.
Shannon called yesterday morning to say hi and while we were on the phone my grandson Laith sang the ABC song, it was a moment I will always remember and baby Zade made cooing noises, what wonderful sounds.
A friend stopped by last night just to check on me and I know she did not realize it, but she topped my day off of people that are in my corner, it is a good thing.
I thank everyone in my life, I could not do this without you.
A moment in my time,
Kathryn Konrad
Last Monday was my Bunco night and all went well. I have not been feeling so chipper so I accepted help and I am ever so glad I did and as the ladies gathered, they give me their friendship and it means so much. A friend who had never played before came as a sub and said she had a great time and would gladly come again. Bunco is a good thing.
Friday evening I went to the Fuson's home for dinner and had a lovely evening just spending time with people I love. Food was good too.
Yesterday I met a another friend in Rancho Bernardo for lunch at this wonderful little restaurant called Cafe Merlot. We were able to catch up with each other and when we said our goodbye's, she gave me 5 sunflowers and I have them in a vase on my dinning room table and thank the forces that I have such wonderful people in my life.
I am still overwhelmed by this breast cancer and sometimes feel so lost in dealing with it and then there are times like this past Friday at work when a fellow employee came up to me and said that she admired my strength as I continue coming to work and stated that when she was going thru chemo that she could not do anything else and I stood taller and reignited by determination to get thru this.
Sometimes putting one foot in front of another as I walk my walk is difficult and then I hear from women who have survived and I will be a survivor as I think that is a good club to belong to.
Shannon called yesterday morning to say hi and while we were on the phone my grandson Laith sang the ABC song, it was a moment I will always remember and baby Zade made cooing noises, what wonderful sounds.
A friend stopped by last night just to check on me and I know she did not realize it, but she topped my day off of people that are in my corner, it is a good thing.
I thank everyone in my life, I could not do this without you.
A moment in my time,
Kathryn Konrad
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Chemo 3
Friday was chemo treatment 3. Thursday to get bloodwork and then a visit with my Dr. who says I am doing well although my blood pressure is too low, so for now I am off of that medication and will be having the nurses at work monitor me daily and will report to my Dr. how I am doing.
I went to my chemo appointment and as Allison was in Cambridge, Mass working, my dear friend Jan took me and I do thank her for taking time to be with me. I was a good patient and had my drugs and then was set free. Jan and I went to lunch and then home she took me and I slept all afternoon. This whole process sure takes a lot out of a person.
Allison just called and is home after having a very successful trip to Cambridge. She was fortunate enought to visit with a cousin and his daughter and she was so pleased. All in all a very good trip for her. The Cambridge folks said they will keep all of the lost and found winter coats they collect and let Allison pick one as her coat just won't do in December when she will be going back. We shall see.
I did see the otter pups on Thursday and they are quite something being about 2 years old. We have all females as the Fish and Game Department does not let us breed the otters nor do they let us breed our manatees. It is amazing the care we give the creatures that live at SeaWorld. We are truly a village and I am proud to be a member of the SeaWorld family.
I had a hair appointment with me and my wigs and while I had a wig on my head a wonderful hairdresser by the name of Mackie gave each of the wigs that just overwhelmed my face a haircut and now they look better and I know that I will be wearing them along with my hats and scarves. This being bald is still a chin up moment for me. I have not lost my eyebrows or lashes and I am ever so pleased, yeah team.
A moment in my time,
Kathryn Konrad
I went to my chemo appointment and as Allison was in Cambridge, Mass working, my dear friend Jan took me and I do thank her for taking time to be with me. I was a good patient and had my drugs and then was set free. Jan and I went to lunch and then home she took me and I slept all afternoon. This whole process sure takes a lot out of a person.
Allison just called and is home after having a very successful trip to Cambridge. She was fortunate enought to visit with a cousin and his daughter and she was so pleased. All in all a very good trip for her. The Cambridge folks said they will keep all of the lost and found winter coats they collect and let Allison pick one as her coat just won't do in December when she will be going back. We shall see.
I did see the otter pups on Thursday and they are quite something being about 2 years old. We have all females as the Fish and Game Department does not let us breed the otters nor do they let us breed our manatees. It is amazing the care we give the creatures that live at SeaWorld. We are truly a village and I am proud to be a member of the SeaWorld family.
I had a hair appointment with me and my wigs and while I had a wig on my head a wonderful hairdresser by the name of Mackie gave each of the wigs that just overwhelmed my face a haircut and now they look better and I know that I will be wearing them along with my hats and scarves. This being bald is still a chin up moment for me. I have not lost my eyebrows or lashes and I am ever so pleased, yeah team.
A moment in my time,
Kathryn Konrad
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