21/08/2024
It's update time again, unfortunately after another long absence. I'm not so good with this social media stuff. Back in December, a PET scan showed that the weekly chemotherapy I was receiving had failed and metastatic breast cancer was again growing in my liver. At that time, I was prescribed a new chemotherapy agent that has fortunately resulted in a complete response for now. There were a lot of unknowns at the time I began this therapy. Without a treatment that worked, I was looking at the possibility of dying within 3 months. A scary prospect. Fortunately, that didn't happen, but it was a wake-up call about how quickly things might change in the future.
Now that my husband's children have relocated from Minnesota for jobs and life experiences, we've decided to return to Fresno for better weather, more-epic outdoor opportunities, the company of friends, and solid end-of-life options. We'll be relocating soon.
Since my last update, the rest home lost two of its residents to illness, Dottie and Cinnamon. These were cherished companions and the grief is enormous. While I'm relieved that they will not have to adjust to life without me, I'm devastated that they will not be returning to California with us to spend with me the days I have left. Life is always ups and downs. Amid the great happiness that I have more time on the planet, I feel immense sadness that that time will be spent without these wonderful animals.
Again, I'll say that I will try to keep this page more updated so that the new posts aren't so big and unexpected. I'm delighted to be returning to California. It's the place I consider home and I can't wait to return the cats to their little habitat there that they love so much.
Here's to safe travels and easy settling in!
