Three times a charm!

I went shopping with my daughter yesterday and upon checking out the woman asked if I got a senior citizens discount. Okay I know that chemo wiped out my hair color and rewarded me with curls, but the curls seem to be slowly disappearing, the new hair growing in seems straighter, I really do look much older than my age.

Then I went to the store this morning and the very sweet cashier informed me that they don't give senior discounts on the weekends.Well before that third person asks me if I have a discount, can't take the discount today I decided it was time to do something about my hair.

I called upon a friend, you might know her, Ms. Clairol, nice lady and she helped me to regain my old hair color the one I have been sporting for decades, I almost dont recognize myself, but I have dark hair once again.

I took before pictures and will take after pictures to post as soon as my hair dries!

When did that happen?

While I was busy being a Mom, daughter, sister, aunt and friend it happened...... I turned 50! Wow, I don't feel 50 (okay so maybe the lasting effects of chemo make me feel 90, but like I said not 50).

For my 50th I threw my sweet daughter a bridal shower, it was wonderful, I think that there is nothing better in life that having your joy be fed by the joy of the ones you love. Alot of friends and family thought I was crazy having her bridal shower on my 50th but I have never been one to want big celebrations on a birthday, there is no greater gift than a phone call from your children that delviers an I love you Mom, Happy Birthday. Nothing more is needed in my book.

Anyhow, I am 50, 50 is definately old enough to have children that are old enough to get married. Hummmmm, when did that happen?

I am Blessed!

I follow many blogs, some on here and many on a site cancer specific. I go for days and days and cancer never enters my mind, then I have days that I can't think of anything else. Then I am given a gift, something to remind me how blessed I am.

I was diagnosed in April '08 with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, breast cancer has hormone recepters attached to it, it is the one time in your life you want to be positive for something. This cancer is harder to treat because of the receptors, it is also know to be aggressive. When my cancer was found my tumor was tinee tiny, 0.6cm, that is less than a centimeter. Doc's tell me that they seldom find a tumor that small and they don't treat unless the tumor is larger than 0.5. They would just surgically remove the tumor and watch you for years.

So I was treated with chemo and radiation, those treatments are not pleasant, but I would do it over again if I had to. So where the heck is all this going?

Recently, I have come across people who have come out of remission, newly diagnosed, secondary cancers. My problems are practically invisible compared to what others endure. I am healthy, growing hair and enjoying life. I am blessed.

Frustrated!

Okay, so now I have successfully frustrated myself completely, I tried to customize my blog but I must be blog deficient. I've customized myspace and my other blog but can't figure this one out.

Maybe I should just go to bed and try again tomorrow.

Nite all.

Thought I should write something!

I have other blogs going, so I haven't ever written anything here, but by following some of the blogs on here I have fallen in love with so many of the children and thier families.



So about me......



A year ago April I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, I have endured both chemo and radiation, I am doing well, I'm growing hair and felling like myself before cancer, I have some lasting effects of chemo and radiation but it is a small price to pay for life. You can get caught up on my story here: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/terid

Also, I am a little lost here so any help on navigation or creating a beautiful blog would be much appreciated!