I think there should be a mandatory course in High School on "Bathroom Etiquette!" We can add it as the second part of the year’s Mandatory course on "Customer Service," and following graduation, we just might wind up with a "Well Mannered KID," coming out!How do you live for … [Read more...]
28. Girlfriends In Trouble
Dallas, Tx 8-13-2014Best wishes for my Girlfriend today. She beat breast cancer 12 years ago, .. I saw her speak the week after I had been diagnosed, while I was attending a seminar in San Diego called The Secret Knock. While there, I never told a soul that I had been diagnosed … [Read more...]
22. I Promised You My “Happy Dance!”
Feb 23, 2015 Dallas, Texas I've been chemo-free for two weeks now! I made a promise to you that if I beat Cancer's ass- I'd do a "happy dance!" (Make sure you click on the link, considering I almost put myself back in the … [Read more...]
21. You Will Not Believe My News!
Feb 16th, 2015 Dallas, Tx. If you have been following my blog, you’ll know that 2 days ago I posted I was to go in today to have 4 chemo injections done in a 6 hour session. You know I have dreaded this- but they felt as I felt- I couldn’t handle the week to week … [Read more...]
20. “It Ain’t Over Till the FAT Lady Sings!” She’ Singin’!
Feb 15th,2015 Dallas, TxSo it’s come down to the wire… My Doctor has admitted I’m “one of a kind.” Meaning, she’s never had a patient who’s numbers have been the equivalent to a wooden roller coaster, where you hear the sound of the rickety-rick as it climbs to the peak and … [Read more...]
15. A Mere Reflection of Myself?
Nov. 20th, 2014Am I delusional or am I just refusing to drink the Kool-Aid?I had a conversation with someone last night who is having some legal issues and may have to sort it out in front of judge. I volunteered to testify on his behalf, and the first words out of his mouth … [Read more...]
11. It All Comes Down To A Woman’s Hair
Oct. 5th, 2014There are two things you can’t mess with: a woman’s kids and a woman’s hair. For a split second I truly couldn’t figure out what I was most unhappy about; the fact I may lose my life or the realization that this newly developed "Sugar Mom” was going to have to live … [Read more...]
10. Welcome to the Hotel Hospital-ia – – UT Medical Center – Dallas, Texas
Sept 28th, 2014"You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave...." The Eagles.I'm back in the hospital. Oh JOY!When you're readmitted to a hospital, you already know the weak links of the system, so you know to sidestep them and move forward on your own. For … [Read more...]
9. Can We Talk?
I'm going to' put humor on hold for a minute as I'm just not seeing a glimpse of it. Last we spoke I was having my first round of chemo. Day one is the typical intravenous chemo and day two is the chemo injected into a port that goes straight into my abdomen. Apparently my body … [Read more...]
8. Chemo Injected – Start Your Engines!
The anticipation is by far the worst part; waiting for weeks after surgery, and wondering what it'll feel like as Chemo goes into my veins is like a science fiction movie! Can we see it through our skin? Will it feel like oil being pushed forward like a tsunami moves torrential … [Read more...]
7. Unexpected Results From the Doctor
I met with the Doctor Tues morning and left same day at 1pm to fly home to South Carolina and see my five kids. They all think so differently about life, fate and God that I had to approach each one individually. The flight gave me 3 hours to rethink what was said to me, and add … [Read more...]
6. Day 7, After The Operation
Aug 25th, 2014UT Southwestern, Dallas Texas I'm not sure what day it is NOW... but if feels like day TEN! This was to have been a four day procedure!.....And at this point there are no veins left to prod and a temper that's about to explode! The culprit? My "Bowels are sleeping … [Read more...]
4. What Day is it, Anyway? Day 5?
What Day is it, Anyway?... Day 5? It seems like it was two weeks ago that I put a book out. I'm kind of thinking maybe it needed to be longer. Obviously it was lacking in content. Why else would I be hit with a topic that I need to learn about in a hurry, and a disease that … [Read more...]
5. I’m Home and attached to No IV-Pole- Finally
Aug 20, 2014 - Dallas, TxThird day waking up in my own bed! It's been scary! The first night I truly believed they'd let me out of the hospital too soon and as a a result I never unpacked my suitcase. In fact today that chore will be completed. Three days later.It's just amazing … [Read more...]
3. After The Surgery
I'm still here! I always thought Ovarian was the "death sentence." I hurt like hell! Each area, from the base of my neck to the tops of my thighs should have a little button that when pushed would say, "Don't TOUCH me!" I'd also stomp my foot if I had the ability to do so! The … [Read more...]