Here goes nothing....

Not real sure about this - but hey, what the heck.

I've kept a journal since earlier this year - so I guess this is about the same (though I, obviously, can't write all that stuff here). And, I'm not nearly as creative as most people who have blogs. I'm not particularly entertaining either.

Life has taken some unpleasant turns for me in the past couple of years. Why do we think things will just keep on being like they've 'always been'? Won't happen - trust me!

After being widowed almost two years ago, I was diagnosed early this year with breast cancer.

Gosh, those things are what happens to "other people" aren't they?

I've since gotten my "PhD" in breast cancer/treatments. Learned more than I ever wanted to know - and definitely realize that we must be our own patient advocates with the medical profession. I've been blessed to have had good doctors and nurses, but even so, there's SO MUCH they don't tell you (perhaps they don't know either) that you REALLY, REALLY need to know.

It's been suggested that I write a book - but not sure I have that much energy.

I've started working on getting old family photos scanned and labeled as I'm the only one left who knows who many of them are - and I'd really like for my grandchildren (and maybe their grandchildren) to have this information.

SO, that's what's on my mind today - what little mind I have left after chemo. But at least I have an excuse..... Chemo Brain! That's my story and I'm sticking to it!