Hello Everyone

 

I am still here, which is certainly a good thing! I wish I were better at keeping up with this blog, but I have had a lot on my plate. I’m still dealing with this cancer, and everything that comes with it keeps me busy and at times in bed. Whenever I can, I’ve been reading and enjoying all your blogs.

I’ve been trying to find better ways to manage my health as I also need to help Tom out, not to mention taking care of the house, laundry, bills and so forth. My body does not always agree with me on getting things accomplished so unfortunately a lot goes undone. Can you say messy house! 

Last April Tom had a minor heart attack. We were blessed that it was not more serious and he only spent one night in the hospital. He is doing much better, although between the two of us our calendar stays full of medical appointments. 

I’ve learned that ovarian cancer is one that cannot always be cured, especially if diagnosed at a late stage like mine. I’m coming to terms with living with this as many women do. Chemo, CT scans, and other forms of treatment have become a way of life for me, at least for the moment. It’s not the best life but I’m willing to keep fighting. It is worth it for me to be here and see our family grow and change!

Speaking of family, I’ll bring you up to date on a few happy things. My granddaughter Annika is expecting their second baby in February! I’m so happy and excited for them and thrilled that I will be able to know a second great-grandchild! My first great-grand, Juniper, turned two last July. She is still as much of a joy as she has always been. Annika and Nick are now buying a house, and we are very happy for them. It’s not easy for a young couple these days but they have worked hard to make it happen. 

You may recall about a year ago my grandson Gavin graduated from the Fire Academy which is part of a two-year program in an area community college. He has since officially received his badge and stays quite busy working for the Independence, Mo. Fire Dept. Of course we are proud of him!

Tom, Gavin, and myself

Also, Gavin is now engaged to the most wonderful girl, Amalia. We all love her so much! They have a lot in common since he is a firefighter and she is a paramedic. In fact, that is how they met – on a call!

Gavin and Amalia on the cold night they became engaged!

We still have our two cats, Sophie and Zeus. They bring us each so much love and joy!

There’s not much else to bring you up to date on. I’m still having chemo every three weeks only now I’m on a second kind of chemo. I have it this Wednesday so I’ll try and take it easy for awhile afterwards.

Sending my best to you all! xxx

Bonnie