Happy Valentines Day!
This is an especially auspicious Valentine’s Day! We are sending tons of heartfelt hugs to all of you who have been such pillars of strength and support for us!
Cupid is shooting this Valentines wish with his trusty bow and arrow as I prepare to get the last round from that healing quiver. I start radiation this week. I will go in every day at 2:00 for the next 7 weeks to get zapped. They put 4 tiny little tattoos on my chest to make it very easy to find the right spot each time. There goes my righteous stand against tattoos! The side effects from radiation are supposed to be nothing like chemo — a little redness and a little more tired — but that’s it.
None of you will be surprised to hear, my doctors’ reminders that my recovery from surgery has been swift has fallen on deaf impatient ears. I want to be back on that tennis court, or at least able to put my hands over my head! And I am chafing at having to ask for help to reach that top shelf in the grocery store!
I was forbidden to work out for the first 4 weeks following surgery, but now it’s full speed ahead. I actually went to the gym today. I am working with a trainer to get a program going to improve my overall strength and energy, and also to increase the range of motion in my arms. It felt great, but I am wondering how I will feel tomorrow!!
We are sending lots of love back to each of you. If it does not feel quite as strong, it is only because I cannot yet pull back the bow with full strength!
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