Monday, September 6, 2010

l'arte d'arrangiarsi...

So much has changed and transformed within a month, that I, myself, can't even believe it.  I will update more, when I catch my breath from my weekend getaways, and school but for now here is a quick recap of the last month:


  • I was accepted into school, as a transfer student and started classes last week. I am loving being back!
  • Finally found a yoga studio that fits my personality, and my body is thanking me everyday. 
  • The Bendamustine-chemotherapy has been extended to only once a month. I am in heaven. I haven't gone this long without seeing medical personal since summer of '09. 
  • There haven't been any night sweats, fevers, or any other symptoms since my first dose of this chemo. How amazing is that?
  • I finally set up a PayPal account to the 'Rebekah Fund' which is over on the side bar. I despise asking for money, but if you would like to help me and my family in ANY way, we'd be so ridiculously grateful for your donation to my medical travel and accomodations. 
  • I was able to visit New England two weekends ago, and catch up with amazing friends.  Had the energy to drive up on a Friday night, come back sunday, and then go on to do a full week of classes -- I haven't felt this amazing in a year. 
  • I have definitely gained weight, and can't wait to see what my weigh-in will be, come September 16th, when I have my next treatment. I'm hoping to at least hit 105 lbs, since my 100.5 lb weigh-in, in August.  
  • Three of my dearest friends, my brother, and I are planning a trip to Greece over my winter vacation to celebrate, ME, surviving four years with cancer. I wonder what we'll do for my fifth anniversary? :) 
  • After losing my hair to the SGN-35, my baby hairs are finally sprouting! 
  • I am back to being Bekah, for the time-being. It's so nice to finally see myself again...
  • I am sucking the marrow out of life, and am grateful for every single second of it. 




Sending love to each and every one of you,

xoxo

B!

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

woooohoooo
love mom

Veronica said...

What a gal! Never doubted that Bekah would continue to be Bekah - suck that Marrow, B - that's what it's there for!
And your 5th anniversary??? S.C.O.T.L.A.N.D.
Your challenge.......to make Smiler smile!! ;0)

naw said...

I love reading that things are finally starting to work out for you in your favor. Its been a long haul for you since sgn 35 and Im glad your starting to do better!!!

lisah said...

What a wonderful post! It is so nice to hear that you are enjoying each and every day to the fullest!!

Jessie O said...

YEAHHHH!!!! Thinking of you. Now I'm smiling big time for you... I'll send an email soon.

<3

Anonymous said...

Awsome news! I am sooo happy for you Bekah!! Greece sounds perfect.

Love,
Wendy

susiegb said...

woohoo from me too! Just wonderful ... may it continue indefinitely (big smile)

laulausmamma said...

AWESOME!!!! Couldn't be happier for you Bekah!! ((HUGS))

Susan

Anonymous said...

It's just not possible to speak or write the words for how amazing this is. God bless, Bekah, and keep going!!!!

Samantha said...

Love it!! Keep smiling B :)

R said...

What an amazing post to read. Thinking of you often Bekah. Rachel x