Had quite a day today, including 9 holes of golf with my friend, Renee'.  I shot a 49 and was quite pleased overall.  Again, the course was nearly deserted and so we played without any pressure at all.  It was a chilly day but not too chilly to play!

I also did a bunch o' chores getting ready for chemo week and chatted with my sister-in-law, Cindy.  One of the topics we covered is what my therapist, Anne, calls "gems in the mine," after a metaphor I was using about dark days feeling like I was down in a mine.

Cancer has, believe it or not, been a source of blessing in my life.  I've slowed down, experienced more joy in the moment, found out that I have an amazing cadre of family and friends who love me more than I'd imagined possible for this ol' gal, grown even closer to the man of my dreams and my best friend...really, the list could go on.

Not that I'd recommend this path to anyone...and I'm eager for the day I'm off this path and recovered from cancer.  And even so...

So as I toddle off to fold laundry and watch DVR'd shows, I will just share with you that one of my friends wished me a "Happy Chemo Week" this week.  And he was right on.  It's going to be a Happy Chemo Week indeed.  I have my high school buddy, Jean Marie, coming up tomorrow to take me to the office and sit with me tomorrow afternoon.  I will see Erik again on Wednesday evening and through Friday.  Renee' will check in with me on Tuesday to bring me lunch.

I'll be as active as possible and concentrating on kicking the bejeebers out of Ed, Fred, Earl and their cohorts.  Surrounded by friends and covered in prayers and good wishes.  Sounds like a Happy Chemo Week to me.

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