7 December 2014 – Gone For Too Long

It’s been much too long since my last post. I’ve been very busy getting back to life/reinventing myself, catching up with friends, family and clients, visits to doctors and dentists, teaching, shooting, sleeping, exercising, reading, meditating, sleeping more, etc. My

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20 November 2014 – Why So Sour?

I continue to heal slowly but surely. Recently my taste has become rather sour. I’m not sure why or even how to describe it except that plain water has started to taste more like plain yogurt than water. Go figure!

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18 November 2014 – So Sleepy

It’s been just over 3 weeks since I finished my radiation treatment and I’m feeling a lot better. The pain around my neck is gone and the itching is not nearly as intense as it had been. I stopped applying

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10 November 2014 – The Healing Continues

Today begins the 3rd week since treatment and from what Dr. Samuels tells me I should notice some significant healing. I’m looking forward to it!!! Last week was good and I feel like the bumps are smoothing out. Instead of feeling

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3 November 2014 – Feeling Good!

It’s been 10 days since my last treatment and so far, I am feeling better than I have in a long time. That can change at any point but I’m enjoying the moment! I’m just finishing up my strawberry, banana

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30 October 2014 – 6 Days After Treatment

It’s been 6 days since my last treatment and I’m starting to feel a bit better after a rough start to the week. The last few days have been very difficult, perhaps some of the most difficult days of all.

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28 October 2014 – Back Home!

After 6 weeks of radiation treatment in Miami I am finally home!!! It feels great to be back with my family and in my own house. I’ve been spending most of my time hanging out with everyone, getting settled in

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23 October 2014 – One Day Left!

This morning was treatment number 29… only 1 day left! I am so happy to be heading home soon! I miss my family, friends and home. It’s hard to believe it’s almost time to leave. This has been a long

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22 October 2014 – Eye On The Bell!

Today was treatment 28! It’s hard to believe I’m almost at the finish line and I have my eye on the bell! Actually I’ve had my eye on the bell since the beginning but now it’s getting very real. I cheered

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21 October 2014 – Conviction, Creativity & Courage

Into week 6 now with only 3 treatments left! Really looking forward to wrapping up and heading home to be with my family. Unfortunately, my mouth and tongue are on fire today. I was able to get the pain under

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