The Joy of Waiting and Little Things.

So, here we are - 12 days post surgery.  I'm back at work full-time (remotely) and waiting for my follow-up appointment next week.  

Other than having a chuck of my breast removed along with a few lymph nodes (and the related discomfort), the most difficult part of this journey thus far has been the waiting: waiting for my first biopsy results; waiting to see the surgeon; waiting for my surgery day; and now waiting for the follow-up appointment where my official diagnosis, stage, and treatment plan will hopefully be presented.  

Truth be told, I have been extremely fortunate.  I found Toby on August 1, which was just seven short weeks ago.  However, time seems to have stood still and it feels like my life has been turned upside-down. To be honest, there have been a few really rough days, especially now that the reality I have breast cancer has finally sunk in.  

But there have been some really good days, too! My medical team has been absolutely exemplary and deserve huge kudos!  I have received support and encourage from my family and extended friends.  I have been given the opportunity to rest, recoup and reprioritize - something that hasn't happened in a long, long time.  

Yesterday was also my first outing out in about a month (I have been self-quarantining just to be on the safe side - definitely don't need to add a COVID infection into the mix).  I have never enjoy going to Walmart and the grocery store so much - lol.  I also managed to get a little bit of sewing done, which I haven't been able to do since my surgery.  Hooray for little triumphs!

Nine days to go to the next milestone in my journey.





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