I'll Give It A Shot

Versus getting a shot (or having a shot - which is what I'm sure my doctor needs after meeting with me).

Anyway, today is the one year anniversary of being taken off of "24 hour watch." How do I remember this stuff? I look back into the blog to see what was going on at any given time. This day last year, I was allowed to be alone in my house without having someone here to keep an eye on me.

Speaking of good events, long time follower of this blog, Skippy, is officially out of Iraq and is on his way home. Safe travel to Skippy.

Hunter in North Carolina is doing well, but his next set of scans is tomorrow (Friday, the 20th). Bo's next set of scans is next week (the 26th).

Coincidentally, today I met with my doctor for my 3 month check up with her. She walked in and said, "All is normal and I use that term to describe only your physical condition." She's a crack up. Truly a soul that I enjoy seeing. Sometimes I get separation anxiety when I know that I'm not going to see her and the other folks for a couple of months. I guess it's kind of like the Brett Favre thing. We were all brought together for an intense experience in which we bonded and now we need to move on with the rest of our lives. Doesn't mean we need to be separated, it's just that we won't be around each other as much (insert commentary here: As a Green Bay Packer fan, it doesn't mean I have to appreciate Brett Favre's actions, but rather, I understand a little bit of what is going on in his head.).

I asked her some questions about stuff and got good answers, but it was the first time I didn't take a sheet of written questions into the appointment. For that, she was grateful.

I told her that I would be speaking at a Cancer Survivor event in mid-September. I asked her this question (and I would also like your input), "What is the one thing I MUST say to the folks I'm talking to on that day?" She offered some great input.

I do have some ideas of my own, but I'd like your input. To be honest, sometimes survivors telling stories about their experience can get a little maudlin. I understand. It's a big deal. However, that's not me.

But.....I'm willing to listen to what  you have to say.