I'm currently living with Hodgkins Lymphoma. One of my treatments included a tandem auto stem cell transplant. I described the process of how this works to my buddy Sean and he said "sounds like they're doing a Control Alt Delete on you". I thought it was as good a description as any. That seems like a long time ago but the name has stuck. I've basically had to start my life over, so please feel free to join me!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Jigsaw Falling Into Place
("God's Country" -- pic taken from a hike at Zion National Park)
I love the title of this Radiohead song, so appropriate for my life right now! Slowly, things are starting to "fall into place" for me both physically (relatively speaking) and spiritually. I think I became too focused on the physical part post SCT/PET scan and have been comforted by remembering what got me here and that's my faith and acceptance.
Speaking of acceptance, I'm really looking forward to finally meeting my energy healer in person when I go down to L.A. I'm also looking forward to supplementing my weight training with Yoga. I was supposed to go today at noon but overslept, jeez!! I was up at 8 (actually I was up all night not able to sleep) and figured I could go back to sleep and wake up at my normal 11. I know 11 doesn't sound very normal but for me lately 11 feels like 7-8. Anyway, there will be plenty more yoga classes I can attend and will look forward to next time :)
I have my first doctor appt. next week Friday since my PET/CT consult. I went in today to drop off some paperwork to be filled out for my Long Term Disability as the insurance company is already on my ass to find out why I can't go back to work. I called them and they were pretty decent about it and they explained that this is procedure so I'll give them what they need, hopefully. Obviously, there's no way I can go back to work right now (not like I have a job waiting for me as I was downsized right after I went on LTD). That said, I have started considering what I want to do when I'm strong enough to get back into the work force. This may change daily so we'll see where my search takes me... I was watching the new Discovery Green Channel last night and was pretty fascinated by the whole green building industry. There are consultant companies out there that'll go to your house or business and do a "green audit" on your dwelling to identify ways you can increase the efficiency of your home or building while reducing your carbon footprint and thus saving money. I think it'd be really cool to show people how they can "get off the grid" which not only benefits them but helps our national security. Anyway, I may have a new idea tomorrow so stay tuned... Good to have the juices flowing!
No big plans for the weekend, just hoping this dreary, drizzly weather goes away and I can see some sunshine!
Cheers!
(Chili pondering whatever she ponders...)
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How 'bout those Spartans, bro? Did you have the chance to take in the game against UCONN, hopefully the snow will play havic with the Tar Heels tomorrow night! By the way, that F1 guy I told you about won again today. That "look-a-like" thing must be lucky for him; he's taking after you, being such a fighter and all. Stay strong and hope to see you soon.
Rob,Christy, Nicole and Julia
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