Sparkling

Rick, Brent, Dad and I dug some serious razor clams. They were awesome!!

When I was in high school there was this creepy kid that said my eyes sparkled and Marisa and Lisa haven't let me forget it. Just when I'm feeling pretty good, they tell me my eyes sparkle with as much sarcasm as they can muster. Assholes. Makes me laugh every time. Anyway, this weekend my dad said the sparkle is back in my eyes. He didn't mean it like the creepy kid did though. I'm feeling good, I'm living a normal life, I have energy, I'm myself again, not a shadow of myself, its good.

I went back to the oncologist the other day and she kind of told me what to be aware of, and what to check for, but she also told me not to let it consume me. She wants me to check areas around my neck for swelling and lumps, but she said do not do it everyday, because then you'll be thinking about it and worrying about it everyday. She emphasized that its her job to worry about it and think about it, so give that to her. That was really good to hear.

She also checked my vitamin D levels when they took my blood. They check for other proteins that indicate cancer too, but the vitamin D level was intriguing to me. There was a study from last December that showed a direct correlation between breast cancer and vitamin D deficiency. They are now conducting studies that relate vitamin D deficiency to other cancers. She also said that 80% of the US is vitamin D deficient. Crazy. I just got my results back and I have a certain amount to take daily, so I should be in good shape. My students asked if they could work outside the other day, so I told them they could, but first made them listen to my vitamin D speech.

I have my last surgery scheduled for July 7th. I go home the same day. I'm excited to get that one over and done with. I'm not excited to be in pain again and not be able to lift my kids again, but it won't be as painful or as intensive, plus it's the last one!