Hi all! Just wanting to let you know that I seem to be resurfacing after Chemo #2! This time, because of a lot of prayer (thank you!) and the changes I mentioned we made, I fared much better and am rebounding much faster! Hopefully this will be my typical experience going forward:
Day 1 – Chemo
Day 2-6 Rest and recuperate
Day 7 – Begin 2 week chemo vacay!
The days leading up to Chemo were delightfully full, spending family time with Greg, Michael, Valerie, Sarah and Wes. Together, we had a lot of laughs and overcame some pretty big hurdles (surgery, head shaving, etc.) Then I cruised into Chemo day and the hours in the chair were far fewer than the last time (another big bonus to this time’s experience.)
Sarah left to return to SF on Friday morning and the days following I stayed in bed.
Sunday is usually my favorite day of the week, but with Chemo its my “down day,” when I’m at my physical lowest. This Sunday I had a bright spot when my sweet neighbor Angelica came by for a visit. She’s my special friend as we are both battling breast cancer. She is such an amazing, courageous lady and we have discovered a sweet bond between us. Perhaps this was the reason we moved here? So Angelica and I could meet and become friends.
Monday and Tuesday were more days of resting. Then by Tuesday afternoon I was ready for some fresh air and to see what the rest of the world was up to while I was gone. The sweet thing? That my beautiful life is still intact, the world goes on and is just the same as it was when I went into my mini hibernation.
Wednesday rolled around and it was a big outing day for me! My big opportunity to get up, get dressed and seize my day!
Off we went to recheck my port surgery. It was great to see my surgeon Dr. Curcio. She affirmed, once again, that the tumor is shrinking! The Chemo is doing its job!! Praise God!!
From the doctor’s appointment, we ran by the wig shop to have a few changes made to my wigs and then we were delighted to have a spontaneous lunch with our parents.
This morning I went on a walk with my mom and then had lunch with my cutie-pie nieces!!
And then, I had to rest. Lest I forget, this ol’ body needs to recuperate! With power naps, I’m able to engage in more of my regular activities! So much appreciation for the “normal” things in life.
Wishing you all an abundance of blessings! So grateful for you!! Until next time!
Navigating "New" Normals 
Thank you for allowing me to go on this journey with you! I love your enthusiasm and your positive attitude. I will continue to pray for that tumor to shrink and go away. Praising God for all that he’s going to do.
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Sandy you are even more beautiful than ever !!!!!
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Loving on you….. sweet Sandy and your beauty and strength. Thank you for sharing with all of us your hard journey. It is a privilege to pray for you and your family! You are a strong beautiful woman of faith and full of vulnerability and humor at the same time. Love you!! xoxo
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Sweet Sandy ~
Soon and very soon, you will look back on these journals, with all glory going to “him” you will be in awe of your total and complete healing, sweet friend. Believe it, claim it, receive it. xx
Keeping you wrapped in my prayers daily.
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Wow, all I can say Sandy, is that every time I see a new photo you get more beautiful! I mean it! Your faith, your strength, your courage, your love, even laughter through it all, is making you so radiant! I love you and thinking of you!
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You are a rockstar and have chosen to face this battle with humor & strength. Thank tou for continuing to share your journey with us as well all root for you from the sidelines. You are an inspiration to all of us while you “kick cancer in the butt”! 🙏❤️😘
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