Look Good Feel Better

Today was a busy day. I took advantage of one of the many programs available to women battling cancer and attended the "Look Good, Feel Better" workshop at the hospital. I'm wiped, but hey that doesn't take much any more, especially the Monday following treatment. And as I learned from one of the women sitting next to me, it could be worse...she says she is exhausted for a good week to 10 days after her chemo.

That's part of the of purpose of the workshop, to connect with others going through the same steps you're taking. The main goal is to help women adapt to the changes in their skin, hair and body which they may not know how to address. For example, I learned today that olive oil is not just for cooking, but makes a wonderful scalp massage oil to banish "cradle cap" or dry skin caused by losing your hair.

In addition, I walked away with a box full of skin care products, sunscreen, moisturizer, make-up and tips on how to use them. It is a worthwhile workshop for any woman going through cancer.

Checked the mail on the way home and had cards from my Dad's twin sister, Trudy, one from Ilene, and cards from two of Rob's aunts, Myrtle and Vivian, both of whom have been following my blog. Thank you ladies! I appreciate your warm thoughts and best wishes. I also received an email from Dad's older sister Joyce as well; she has been tested for the BRCA1 genetic mutation and fortunately doesn't carry it.

I signed up for an archery workshop in May. It is a Beyond BOW (Becoming an Outdoor Woman) experience building on a weekend retreat Kelly, Marion and I attended a couple of years ago. We had a blast and Kelly and I are going to take the archery course together. Hopefully I won't find it too strenuous, but I'm learning to take things at my own speed and not push myself too much.

Time to take a rest. It has been a busy day and I haven't even started to think about supper yet.