Amy's Boobie Blog ..............MY Cancer Story

ONE YEAR TO BE BACK TO MYSELF? One year ago this past week I finished my cancer treatments.  They told me to give myself a year to feel like myself again.  What is "myself"?  If they are talking about having the energy to be as active as I want to be, I've been there a while, but the former "myself" will never be back.  Cancer doesn't impact my physical self anymore, but my mind still aches from it.  I want to forget so it doesn't hurt anymore, but I want to remember so I keep my priorities straight. Anniversaries will likely always be a time to reflect.  My diagnosis anniversary is in early December.  This particular anniversary doesn't seem like one that I would hold on to, except that it comes at a time of year when there are a lot of breast cancer walks and rides.  Last year I spent this time celebrating.  This year I spend it reflecting and praying for those who are still in the fight. Pictures from last year's celebration.... Party

TIME FLIES WHEN ....YOU'RE CANCER FREE! I didn't think I would be back, but the heart of a little girl named Ava prompted me.  She's never battled cancer, yet she had the initiative and courage to stand up for a cure.  Each time I write on this blog I feel like I'm in a fight and I'm throwing a master punch.  (Check out Ava's picture on the FANs tab of my blog) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   I'm still here  -  I didn't loose round one And I don't plan to turn my back on the opponent, even while he is down!    Thanks for reminding me Ava.   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   I made a list of all the things to catch up on and I think it's too long to cover in one post.  Not because my friends couldn't read it all, but because I think I need to work through them just a couple at a time.       I've had several dreams lately of the cancer coming back.  I don't remember how I find out in the dream, I just remember thinking about w