Today is my one year anniversary of my new diagnosis

Today is one year since my pet scan that revealed my bone met's. And what a year it has been. Two different chemo's for 25 treatments so far, bone marrow biopsy, skin biopsy, 2 additional mri's and bone and pet scans, radiation therapy 2 separate times on my hips, pelvic and tailbone.

Moved into an apartment, had to give back my condo. Now on SSDI, with a small pension from grocery, and on long-term disability to make up the difference to 60% of my regular wages with my company, of which I am off active payroll as of October 2nd (this is when the long-term begins).

Was blessed to see both of my sons graduate from college and know the path that they have chosen for their lives. Have also been blessed to spend time with almost all of my brothers and sisters (there are 10 of us living), and reconnected with old friends who were such a part of my life growing up, and strengthened existing friendships as well as learned how many can't deal with my illness, but just the same, know that they are loved and love me in their own way, and have made many new friends through this journey.

But best of all, I have surpassed the lifespan that the doctors believed to be my destiny. I have been able to enjoy this time on the good days, and have accepted that there will be a lot of bad days!

And now I have almost an inch of hair, not fuzz mind you, but real curly white hair growing on my head, and have 3 eyebrows so far on one and 5 on the other! Still can't find eyelashes but they will come at some point I hope.lol Life is good.

Had chemo yesterday, got some steroids with the anti nausea and am so hyped up one would think I was on a really good trip! Planned a trip and a move back to California (I am sure it was the meds, but also the thought of being home-bound for another winter)!
Starting to come back down, so it won't take long and the effects of chemo will set in.

Thank you all for being here on this journey as I have had many ups and downs and appreciate all the love and support that has come off this board. Everyone's posts, whether good news or not, keeps me grounded and thankful.

~Carol