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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hey everyone!  I hope this first week of the new year is going in a positive direction for all of you.  It definitely is for me.  So many of you have been following my health updates, and have so generously sent me sweet, loving comments (cards and gifts, too) and kept me in your prayers.  I am so grateful to each of you.  You have even made a "Blog Believer" out of The Man!  He is always sharing with someone about the blog his wife has and how wonderful the blog friends have been during this cancer process.  "Old dog, new tricks," I guess, but "shhhh," don't tell The Man I used the word "old!"

Yesterday was another Monday at MD Anderson, but I was not there for Chemo....we have shut and locked the door on that phase of my treatment!  I was there to begin Phase 2 and 3 of this wild and crazy ride.  It was a very long day due to insurance updates -- all that first of the new year stuff.  I only had to do some minor paper work at my first stop and was then given a lavender wristband so I would not have to repeat that process.  The Man and I were at the Cancer Center from 9am to 3pm for appointments with my Radiology Oncologist, my Breast Surgeon, and pre-op tests....EKG, chest X-ray, & labs. Surgery is set for the 12th -- Out-Patient...YAY!  Radiation starts 3-4 weeks after surgery.  More good news -- only 4 weeks of radiation instead of 6.....again YAY!  I cannot express how impressed we are with these doctors and their nursing staff.  They exude confidence, never act rushed, and treat you like you are their only patient.    

Again, I cannot express how grateful I am for all the support I've had... No. 1 is my hubby!  He has been with me for every single appointment, enduring hours in very uncomfortable chairs, early appointments and long days.  He has taken over all of the household chores and meal preparations and with no complaints.  He has given new meaning to the vows we took 46+ years ago...."In sickness and in health."  I could not have done this without him by my side.  No. 2 of my "support team," have been our children, always keeping in close contact.  No. 3 has to go to all of my "cheerleaders," and you know who you are! My journey is not quite over, but the end is insight!

Were you worried that this might be a picture-less post?  Well, never fear, this proud Nana has to share the photo that was included in our Christmas cards this year.  Now, we can all be happy!

HAPPY NEW YEAR  from the "Six" and from me!