(Adapted from journal entries and family emails 11 years ago in 2006.) Saturday, June 17, 2006 Today was the Colorado Springs Sailin’ Shoes 10K race downtown. I’ve done it in the past, but today got to watch Tess finish her first 10K. She did awesome. It was hard to not…
Part 10 – A Look Back on my Cancer Journey – Getting my Wings
(Adapted from family updates and journal notes 11 years ago.) Tuesday, June 13, 2006 No more chemo or radiation! Hopefully, no more Tootie. Yes, I’m done with treatment; no I don’t feel much better in the treatment area. My mouth sores are gone and I enjoyed a glass of…
Part 9 – A Look Back on my Cancer Journey – Bonding over Blush, a Burned Bum, & a Scheduled Cry
(Adapted from family emails and journal entries 11 years ago.) Monday, June 5, 2006 I’ve seen posters around the Cancer Center advertising an upcoming seminar and I hear they give away some nice products. Look Good…Feel Better is a free makeup and skin care class available to women with cancer. The premise…
Part 8 – A Look Back on my Cancer Journey – “Poster Child” attends Picnic for Survivors
(Adapted from family updates, journal entries and notes from 11 years ago, May/June 2006.) Tuesday, May 30, 2006 Tootie’s Last Stand Hey family. I can tell it’s time for an update when the email questions start flowing in. Thank you for your timely concern and prayers this week. Today’s visit…