Too Windy for My Hat

So, yesterday afternoon I went to the grocery store for dog food and milk. It was so windy as I was getting out of the car a gust took my ball cap and blew into the next row of cars. Picture me ducking between cars to try to catch it before the next gust of wind. I don't mind my bald head, I'm actually quite used to it now and rarely wear anything on it when I'm home...but the poor woman who was getting out of her car in the row where my hat had landed did a double-take. The sad part is not only did this happen on the my way into the grocery store, but also on the way out again.

Rob and I went for ice cream last night. When I got back there was a message on my phone. Mike B, the VP of NAD had called to wish me well etc. I work for a great company where people are treated as individuals and not just some cog in the machine. I've had tremendous support and positive energy from various levels from manament to hourly staff.

I went for blood work this morning and because I didn't have a doctor's appointment I went to the hospital in Musquodoboit Harbour, a nearby village. I've gotten spoiled by going into the Cancer Center for this task. It was a little over an hour from the time I went through the doors of the hospital to the time I left again. It rarely ever takes more than 20 minutes at the Cancer Center. It wouldn't normally be a concern but I wanted to rush home to vacuum and prep lunch because my cousin Peggy and her daughter Sam were coming for lunch. It was a lovely visit too.

Like many of my visitors these days, they came with gifts -- a funny book, a prosperity starfish (a gorgeous silver starfish necklace with sparkles -- the five points represent wishes for health, prosperity, happiness, friendship and wealth) as well as a little glass cat Sam picked out. I made us salad with cold salmon, roasted red pepper bruschetta and rhubarb crisp. Cole loved having visitors, especially when Sam took him outside to play. We had a great visit full of laughs. Another cousin, Helen, was supposed to come but unfortunately she's sick with a cold and opted not to bring it to me. Helen, hope you're feeling better. Now Peg knows where I live, so we'll have other visits soon.

Like so many others, as Peg was leaving she said "You look good, you still have your sparkle." It always surprises me when someone says that. I guess, unlike many people receiving chemo treatments, I haven't lost a lot of weight or developed a gaunt appearance. Of course the drugs and treatments today are much improved compared to even a decade ago, and aside from cancer I'm healthy and young (relatively). Of course it's easy to stay positive when you have the support that I've had since the beginning of this journey.