Can't wait for Spring to get here...

Author unknown, but I thought it was cute and
appropriate considering our current weather.

Can you believe it is the end of February and we had a little bit of snow, and single digit temperature... again?  I am ready for Spring and Fall...  note I didn't say summer with the blistering heat.  Maybe it is the chemo, but I am not handling the cold weather this year.  Shock to those who know me, but I am wearing socks all of the time!  I don't like shoes and socks... flip flops are my shoe of choice.




Grandson won by a pin... yeah!





I have really enjoyed watching my grandson wrestle.  It reminds me of when his father wrestled and I enjoyed that too.  The season, middle school, started and stopped so soon... can't wait until next year.

 This week I have had to make a decision on which doctor appointments to make, or keep. Since my oncologist wants to see me more often, the other appointments have to go.  I had cancelled an appointment with him this week.  There were no issues, money was short.  So I called in "before" and told them I would not be able to keep my appointment.  Then I asked if they could go ahead and schedule my CT scan for this coming week, and I would come in for a follow-up afterwards.  The CT scan will be on my kidney and renal artery.  (It is hoped that the chemo has reduced the size of mass.)  No, that would not work.  I have to come in to see him before he will order the CT.  I don't understand as we have discussed this scan several times.  So, I go in, no issues to discuss... so that he can order the CT?  That is going to cost me close to $100.00 out of pocket just to get the CT ordered.  Frustration! Doctors do not understand that co-pays, gas to and from the appointment, and 20% all add up.  On a limited income, I have had to make decisions.  Today I was honest with the nutritian center.  I told them that my income only stretched so far, and my oncologist appointments were going to be more often, so I would have to reschedule for another time.  So, now what do I tell my primary physician who is monitoring my glucose, blood pressure, etc.?

Guess I will be having a yard sale soon.  I shouldn't complain, as my situation is better than some, and for that I really am greatful. 

The bruises on my throat from the thyroid biopsy are almost gone.  I am still saying "thank you" for the good report. 

Is my chemo brain still an issue?  A great big YES.  It is frustrating for me to know that I have done something before, yet cannot figure out how to currently do it.  I am writing myself notes, and then can't figure out the notes later.  Now isn't that fun?  I understand that this condition will be better once I am thru treatment.  I can't wait!