Things I Will Miss

Things I Will Miss...

Sunday talks with my mother, Sunday walks with Rick; Emmett, Eloise and Homer; hugs; Time with friends in Washington state, Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland, Charlotte and Ashville, NC, Redondo Beach and Penn Valley, CA, Dallas, TX, West Virginia, Lyddington, UK and, of course, Phoenix, especially Debi, Keven, and Denise; Seattle fog and ferries, Desert Botantical Garden; long, slow kisses; walking along any beach; Fremont Solstice Parade; visiting New York City; Wolf Trap; the staff at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center; my volunteers with Beatitudes, Dwindle and Liz; Sedro-Wolley's Fourth of July parade and summers in Skagit Valley; art and music; sex.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

I had treatment 3 at Banner MD Anderson yesterday and I'm not as deblitated as I have been with the previous two treatments -- YEA. One of my chemo infusions was again changed and Dr. Dragovich is prescribing an anti-depressant to help me overcome my "dark" days. Even better, Dr. Dragovich offered to talk to my opthamologist to work out a chemo schedule that allows him to operate on my cataracts. Dr. D feels improving my vision is as important as the chemo since, if cataracts are the cause of my blurry vision (and not my drugs), it will allow me to be more independent. How wonderful it would be to rent a car to run my errands and get out of the house. I am very fortunate to have a volunteer to take me to my chemo treatments, as well as another for grocery shopping but other than that have been house bound. My dear friend Debi has been wonderful but she has her hands full dealing with her critically ill mother and I don't want to add to her stress. My niece Amanda who lives in Durango, CO is coming in about 10 days to help me and my sister Nancy is planning on coming next month. One of Debi's neighbors picked me up yesterday and let me know she and her husband want to help whenever possible. I am SO very fortunate to have a great support system. Thanks to all of you for being there for me.
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  1. Heidi WaggonerJuly 11, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    I so wished I lived closer Zoe!!! Me and Bella would come take you for a walk. And if you were up here we'd take you out to pike place, on ferry rides and given it was the right time of the year we'd set you up on a bicycle for solstice parade. :) miss you lots! love you, heidi

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  2. AnonymousJuly 11, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Thank you for your strength and courage, Zoe. Please call on me for anything...a ride, an errand, or just for company. I'm 5 minutes away and would be honored to be there for you and Deb. xoxo Gerry 602-577-9989

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  3. AnonymousJuly 12, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Zoe, it's so great that you're doing this. Great therapy for you and we outsiders who love you and can't be there to help. Soooo glad you have Debi there and your family is supporting you. Keep up the good work - I know you can beat this! Hugs, Kathi

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  4. Sheri SullivanJuly 16, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Hi Zoe,
    Sending you instant energy, positive vibes and more to fill you up with hope, courage, strength and that deep soulful peace that comes when we really need it.

    You have an amazing way of staying positive, finding humor and getting fiery when you need to. Big prayers are with you as you fight this incredible nasty disease.

    Be kind to yourself and here's to time. Time to heal, time to reconnect, time to reflect on all that's good.

    Hugs, Sheri

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  5. AnonymousJuly 17, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Hello Mz Zoe! Thinking of you as I often do. Thank you for this website & sharing your thoughts. It helps a little better to understand what you are going thru. You are one tough cookie!
    lv,
    Cynthia

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