Feb 16th, 2015 Dallas, Tx. If you have been following my blog, you’ll know that 2 days ago I posted I was to go in today to have 4 chemo injections done in a 6 hour session. You know I have dreaded this- but they felt as I felt- I couldn’t handle the week to week … [Read more...]
20. “It Ain’t Over Till the FAT Lady Sings!” She’ Singin’!
Feb 15th,2015 Dallas, TxSo it’s come down to the wire… My Doctor has admitted I’m “one of a kind.” Meaning, she’s never had a patient who’s numbers have been the equivalent to a wooden roller coaster, where you hear the sound of the rickety-rick as it climbs to the peak and … [Read more...]
15. A Mere Reflection of Myself?
Nov. 20th, 2014Am I delusional or am I just refusing to drink the Kool-Aid?I had a conversation with someone last night who is having some legal issues and may have to sort it out in front of judge. I volunteered to testify on his behalf, and the first words out of his mouth … [Read more...]
11. It All Comes Down To A Woman’s Hair
Oct. 5th, 2014There are two things you can’t mess with: a woman’s kids and a woman’s hair. For a split second I truly couldn’t figure out what I was most unhappy about; the fact I may lose my life or the realization that this newly developed "Sugar Mom” was going to have to live … [Read more...]
10. Welcome to the Hotel Hospital-ia – – UT Medical Center – Dallas, Texas
Sept 28th, 2014"You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave...." The Eagles.I'm back in the hospital. Oh JOY!When you're readmitted to a hospital, you already know the weak links of the system, so you know to sidestep them and move forward on your own. For … [Read more...]
9. Can We Talk?
I'm going to' put humor on hold for a minute as I'm just not seeing a glimpse of it. Last we spoke I was having my first round of chemo. Day one is the typical intravenous chemo and day two is the chemo injected into a port that goes straight into my abdomen. Apparently my body … [Read more...]
8. Chemo Injected – Start Your Engines!
The anticipation is by far the worst part; waiting for weeks after surgery, and wondering what it'll feel like as Chemo goes into my veins is like a science fiction movie! Can we see it through our skin? Will it feel like oil being pushed forward like a tsunami moves torrential … [Read more...]
2.The Afternoon before the Surgery I got a call.
Aug 18th, 2014It was my Doctor. The test results were in, and they weren't in my favor. I tried to look behind her to see if there was anyone else waiting in line to add another "one-two punch," but she stood alone with words that cut through. In all fairness to her surgical … [Read more...]
1. Robin Marshall Has Cancer. There … I Said It!
Robin Marshall Before Cancer Surgery - Let's see how long it takes me to get Back here!Aug 16th,2014As far as she knows, just like anyone else diagnosed, she could lose her life, ... compared to Robin Williams who chose to take his!That's about as angry as I’m going to … [Read more...]