Driving south on Highway 97 this morning, it dawned on me that my whole family was vacationing today. Tanya, Andre, Brian, Warren and Xavier are relaxing on the beach in Pornichet, France. Tara and Chris are enjoying the Okanagan for the weekend, and Phil and I are exploring the south Okanagan wine country, one winery at a time. I think this is the first time every we have all been on vacation at the same time.
Can't speak for the others, however, I can tell you that Phil and I are having the best time!
Had a wonderful visit with Tineke and Tyler, and their adorable little girls. It was so nice of them to open up their home to us.
Sunday afternoon we have the chance to connect with Terry and Aaron. So much fun catching up with old friends. Top that off with a great lunch at The Peacock Perch pub in Summerland and the day was picture perfect.
Phil and I planned our week away to explore wine country and we are off to a great start. We started at Deep Creek Estate Winery, where we had a lesson in old world wine making, tasted some lovely organic wines and bought a gift for a special someone.
Phil and I have decided to only stop at wineries with names that we like. So far, we have been to, Deep Creek, Greata Ranch, Okanagan Crush Pad, Blasted Church, Hidden Chapel, Tangled Vines and Kraze Legs. We have 13 bottles of wine in our hotel room!
Tomorrow we are going on a wine tasting tour. I wonder how many more bottles we will add to the collection? Keep you posted!!
Monday, August 6, 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The Recovery Phase
Last week I saw the Medical Oncologist and this week I saw the Radiation Oncologist. The Medical Oncologist told me I was doing well and now we are in the follow up and recovery phase. He scheduled a mammogram for September and a follow up appointment with him for October.
The Radiation Oncologist told me in the nicest way possible that she hoped to never see me again! That was good news to my ears. She was so pleased with the healing that she saw in my skin. She told me she was so happy to see me looking so "peppy" and energetic!
Both of them told me that I can expect the recovery process to take up to a year and not to be too hard on myself.
I talked with the Medical Oncologist about what he called "balancing" surgery. Reduce the big one to match the little one. Not sure I am ready for surgery yet.
On the weekend I went to my favorite bra store to buy new bras and I asked them for a suggestion on how to fill the little side so I dont look so lopsided. They are the best!!! The lovely lady there hooked me up with a silicone "foob" to stuff my bra. And if you didnt know I was doing it, you would never know! Of course, now EVERYONE knows (like everyone reads my blog, what an ego!) cause I posted it here!
I am thinking my "foob" needs a better name. Any suggestions? I thought of Nancy - but I am not convinced my hunk of silicone looks like a Nancy. Want to help me name it? Come on - you know you do!!!
The Radiation Oncologist told me in the nicest way possible that she hoped to never see me again! That was good news to my ears. She was so pleased with the healing that she saw in my skin. She told me she was so happy to see me looking so "peppy" and energetic!
Both of them told me that I can expect the recovery process to take up to a year and not to be too hard on myself.
I talked with the Medical Oncologist about what he called "balancing" surgery. Reduce the big one to match the little one. Not sure I am ready for surgery yet.
On the weekend I went to my favorite bra store to buy new bras and I asked them for a suggestion on how to fill the little side so I dont look so lopsided. They are the best!!! The lovely lady there hooked me up with a silicone "foob" to stuff my bra. And if you didnt know I was doing it, you would never know! Of course, now EVERYONE knows (like everyone reads my blog, what an ego!) cause I posted it here!
I am thinking my "foob" needs a better name. Any suggestions? I thought of Nancy - but I am not convinced my hunk of silicone looks like a Nancy. Want to help me name it? Come on - you know you do!!!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Done like Dinner!
Today was the last treatment! No more getting up every morning and driving to the Cancer Centre for me.
All my radiation treatments are done. My skin is pretty beat up! and apparently it is going to get worse before it gets better. I have an arsenal of wonderful creams and lotions that are supposed to help.
It has been a long 7 months from diagnosis to finishing treatment, but I am happy to report, I did it!
This morning my Radiation Oncologist shook my hand and said "Congratulations, you should be proud of how you came through all of this." And you know, I am proud of myself.
Of course, I would never have been able to get through this treatment if it wasn't for the love and support of friends and family. You have all been awesome! Thank you!
The biggest thank you goes to my husband and kids. Without them I would never had been able to have treatment and keep up with working! They are the best!
So happy it is all done and so looking forward to recovering and feeling normal again.
All my radiation treatments are done. My skin is pretty beat up! and apparently it is going to get worse before it gets better. I have an arsenal of wonderful creams and lotions that are supposed to help.
It has been a long 7 months from diagnosis to finishing treatment, but I am happy to report, I did it!
This morning my Radiation Oncologist shook my hand and said "Congratulations, you should be proud of how you came through all of this." And you know, I am proud of myself.
Of course, I would never have been able to get through this treatment if it wasn't for the love and support of friends and family. You have all been awesome! Thank you!
The biggest thank you goes to my husband and kids. Without them I would never had been able to have treatment and keep up with working! They are the best!
So happy it is all done and so looking forward to recovering and feeling normal again.
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