A Year Gone By....

It is hard to imagine that a year has gone by since I had radiation. Below is a picture of the radiation machine.  It doesn't hurt  you just have to lie still.  The ceiling had little lights in it to look like stars.  I found it a great place to pray.  It was quiet and a good place to reflect.  The arm of the machine would turn to point the "laser beam" in the proper place.  The blue items are mold made to keep you in the exact postion every time. Everyone has their own.  It seems like it was just a few months ago.  I am thankful that year has past.  I still feel the effects of "post radiation".  You know that is one of my most unfavorite sayings.  It is just a catch all for every  pain, ache or tiredness.  I have used my Solaris vest for 2 weeks now.  I am not sure if it is doing anything or not.  It is warm on these cold Wisconsin nights!  I just saw the wind chill for Friday morning will be -29 F.  Yikes!!!  I hope the vitamin D will help my tiredness.  I found out the prescription was written wrong and I needed to be taking it more often so I will try again.  As I look at the calendar I see spring is on the horizon.  Always look for the positive side of things.   A good outlook is great for your health.

Keep Fighting,

Cathy

Solaris Vest

I finally have my Solaris Night Vest. I ordered a sling (one armed vest) this past summer.  It just didn't fit quite right.  After many of months of trying to get it to fit right.  The store would take different measurements etc and it just was not right.  I never took it home, after every fitting it was sent back.Finally, the store called in the rep. from Solaris.  She took the measurements and suggested a full vest.  She was very caring and willing to make this work.  Now after 6/7 months of being without a vest it finally is right.  I have only had it a few nights, so I am not sure what the result of wearing it will be.  I am looking forward to seeing results.  I was told it would soften the skin and help the lymphatic system.  Time will tell.  Don't settle for something that isn't quite right.  Medical items are expensive and if they don't fit properly it won't work.  Speak up and get it right.  They want it to work for you too.

Keep Fighting,

Cathy

Make a Difference

On Jan. 6. 2013 my Aunt Jane died.  She was 91 years old, but seemed young to me.    Everyone who knew her called her Aunt Jane. She was the kindest person you could know.  Helping others was the theme of her life.  All through her life, she thought of others.  I want to follow her example and help others too.  Do you know someone who needs a phone call or a note?  Since my round with cancer I have learned how important these things are.  A simple hello and a show of concern means much to those who need it.  Pray for those who might be having a tough time.  Make a difference today.

Happy New Year

Well it is 2013.   I don't get too excited about New Year's Eve or Day , but I am thankful that I can write about them.   I figure a new day comes every sunrise.  I actually went to bed at 8 p.m. New Year's eve because I was tired.   If your body wants to sleep, let it.  The body is an incredible creation and knows what it needs.  I was tested for vitamin D this past week and found that I was extremely low.  I am sure that living in Wisconsin in the winter doesn't help.  I will be taking a weekly big dose and hopefully that will give me more energy too!  I am glad that Dr. checked on it and did not say post-radiation again.  That excuse gets real old.  So I will think about the sun and surf of warm Florida.  Let the sun shine.

Keep fighting,

Cathy