Zapped!
The zapping finally started this week! On Tuesday at 2:00, I began the first of 35 radiation treatments. It is really incredibly civilized and runs like clockwork. I have a standing appointment everyday at the same time. I chose 2:00 because it allows me to get things done in the morning (or putter) have lunch (hopefully with friends) and then go get zapped. I am home before the kids get home. For those of you who are good at reading between the lines, you know that means, I get home in time for a quick nap!
The technicians do seem a little over the top with their felt markers. I have all sorts of lines drawn on my chest! Then they cover them with tape to protect them from disappearing. So much for that little strapless number I had planned to wear!
You may wonder why I started on Tuesday instead of Monday. Well, Steve and I took a little field trip to Sacramento on Monday. I was honored as Woman of the Year from the 41st Assembly District. It was an amazing and humbling experience. Two weeks ago I received a call from Assemblywoman Julia Brownley's office asking how I was doing and when would I start radiation. I was a little stunned they new so much about my schedule, but became speechless when they told me why they were asking. Monday, March 21 the State of California would be celebrating the centennial of Women winning the vote in California by honoring one woman from each Assembly District. Julia was asking me to be her Woman of the Year. Humbled, dumbstruck, floored. You name it, I felt it!
Assemblywoman Julia Brownley and her WOY!
Needless, to say I accepted, postponed radiation by one more day, and flew to Sacramento with Steve. It was truly an incredible day meeting Julia's staff, other Assembly members and hearing the accomplishments of the 79 other Women of the Year. My family now refers to me as WOY!
Here is a link to Julia's website so you can see the "official portrait." I am the one in the middle holding the plaque!!!
http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a41/Photos/default.aspx
So that's how my first week of radiation went. I don't know what we will do for an encore. I am still on Cloud Nine!
Here is a link to Julia's website so you can see the "official portrait." I am the one in the middle holding the plaque!!!
http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a41/Photos/default.aspx
So that's how my first week of radiation went. I don't know what we will do for an encore. I am still on Cloud Nine!
I’m picking up buttons where they popped all over the room! I’m so proud and happy for you!
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Wow, WOY!
ReplyDeleteWish we could have been there to share your spectacular day on Monday. Wish you could be HERE, right now, to share a Wilson afternoon with us.
Jean
the fact that I went to facebook to look at your blog is a real compliment to you. i don't go to facebook EVER...well 3 times a year, maybe. you have a great website though - i learned a lot about you that i am happy to know. congrats on the woman of the year - what an honor and you certainly deserve it. you deserve nothing but the best chardonnay :) see you soon!
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