Today is the 11-week mark since my unexpected craniotomy to remove an unexpected brain tumor - a big thing called a "meningioma"....after having an unexpected seizure. Funny - I keep saying unexpected.....who ever "expects" bad things to happen?!?!? If we did - wouldn't we act different, live different, be different?!?!? Think about it. It is moments like this that make you take a few steps back and reanalyze things......there are big things in life and little things in life. what matters most? learning to make the most of each day.......day by day
I have learned that this type of brain tumor is one that worries neurologists/neurosurgeons the most.....they are so unpredictable. Yes, mine is benign - thank the Lord and I am so thankful.....but it still comes with the emotional baggage of a malignancy. In due time - this too shall pass and I so can't wait for that day.
I started radiation last week. Today will be treatment #3. That will be 3 down = 27 to go. I still have not had a chance to talk to the radiation oncologist to see why he changed my treatment plan (from 5 doses to 30 doses). It is what it is......but I would like to know - just my curious self being me - curious.
I have been feeling ok. Still side effects from the medication. A few side effects from the radiation as well.
Christmas was very nice this year. Christmas Eve dinner was crab boil (crab legs, shrimp, smoked sausage, potatoes, corn on the cob and Old Bay seasoning) washed down with root beer floats afterwards. It was different, but all enjoyed and were happy.
Josh had to work Christmas Day so the usual tradition of early morning gift extravaganza was on Christmas Eve. My in-laws were here and they were such a tremendous help.
Happy New Year.
It is so hard to believe that is is twenty-twelve. Where does time go? Looking forward to a healthy year.
This is my motto today.........
:o) suckeggdawg.......
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