Journey- to- Wellness
Journey- to- Wellness
Day 6
I wanted to write really bad. Its been a very long week for me. My weekend 24 hour Relay for Life was a wonderful experience. This is my 8th year.I have been on the Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society for nearly 20 years. After I lost my mother to cancer I pledged myself to do whatever it takes to find a cure for cancer.
Everyday I am so grateful to not have cancer. When I started having my back problems I was diagnosed with a huge tumor on my spine that they thought was cancer. I was so frightened and sick. And being that I had an HMO it was months down the rode before I even had a biopsy to find out that they were 98% certain it wasnt cancer. It took another 2 months for the surgery to be approved to find out that it wasnt cancer. In the past 20 years I have seen so many friends and relatives develop cancer and many of them died. Its been really hard for me. But my commitment is something I hold on to that maybe in my own small way I make a difference
I have also had 2 scares with breast cancer, one just in the past few months.
But the weekend was one of celebration and memories and education and awareness. And I would go through that day anytime I had to, to help in supporting the fight against cancer.
Unforunately my body doesnt handle this 24 hours very well. It leaves me drained and in a lot of pain. But it doesnt matter. I would walk till Idropped if it would bring back my mother and friends and find a cure.
I have ben on a lot of pain meds this past week. I hate them but now they are necessary.
I have had therapy 3 times this week and the pain is not subsiding. My neurosurgeon is really wanting me to think about more surgery. I am keeping it on the back burner for now I still havent healed up from my bladder surgery 2 months ago.
I have got my electrodes on my back and leg right now. I have been wearing them all week. It gives just a tiny bit of relief.
My IBS is acting up too so its been a bad week. I know I have also been doing too much. My mind is runnning on overtime and the sleeping is hard so I am taking extra meds for sleeping.
tomorrow is my hypnotherapy. I know that will help soon
I dont want to keep writing about my pain because I am on this very high energyfrom Relay. My spirits are good and I am happy and grateful to have had the privilege to walk the track for cancer.
I am very tired so I am going to close.
Next time I will get back tomy story.
In love & health
Karen
Day 6
I wanted to write really bad. Its been a very long week for me. My weekend 24 hour Relay for Life was a wonderful experience. This is my 8th year.I have been on the Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society for nearly 20 years. After I lost my mother to cancer I pledged myself to do whatever it takes to find a cure for cancer.
Everyday I am so grateful to not have cancer. When I started having my back problems I was diagnosed with a huge tumor on my spine that they thought was cancer. I was so frightened and sick. And being that I had an HMO it was months down the rode before I even had a biopsy to find out that they were 98% certain it wasnt cancer. It took another 2 months for the surgery to be approved to find out that it wasnt cancer. In the past 20 years I have seen so many friends and relatives develop cancer and many of them died. Its been really hard for me. But my commitment is something I hold on to that maybe in my own small way I make a difference
I have also had 2 scares with breast cancer, one just in the past few months.
But the weekend was one of celebration and memories and education and awareness. And I would go through that day anytime I had to, to help in supporting the fight against cancer.
Unforunately my body doesnt handle this 24 hours very well. It leaves me drained and in a lot of pain. But it doesnt matter. I would walk till Idropped if it would bring back my mother and friends and find a cure.
I have ben on a lot of pain meds this past week. I hate them but now they are necessary.
I have had therapy 3 times this week and the pain is not subsiding. My neurosurgeon is really wanting me to think about more surgery. I am keeping it on the back burner for now I still havent healed up from my bladder surgery 2 months ago.
I have got my electrodes on my back and leg right now. I have been wearing them all week. It gives just a tiny bit of relief.
My IBS is acting up too so its been a bad week. I know I have also been doing too much. My mind is runnning on overtime and the sleeping is hard so I am taking extra meds for sleeping.
tomorrow is my hypnotherapy. I know that will help soon
I dont want to keep writing about my pain because I am on this very high energyfrom Relay. My spirits are good and I am happy and grateful to have had the privilege to walk the track for cancer.
I am very tired so I am going to close.
Next time I will get back tomy story.
In love & health
Karen
posted by karen at 8:26 PM
4 Comments:
Karen, I am awed by your strength and committment! You are one amazing woman to keep going and keep giving, regardless of your pain!
I'm so glad to hear you had such a wonderful experience with the relay! These are the experiences that mark our lives and that make us proud!
You are an amazing woman!
big, big hug,
Emily
Emily
Thank you for your kind words. I am only doing what I need to do. I would feel empty without this work thst I do.
If I could only put those energies into my self I believe I could give even more
with love,
KAren
Hi Karen,
I am so glad you're back, but sorry to hear of the pain you've been in. I hope you feel better soon. Know that we are always here, and wanting to hear more from you.
Lots of love, and hugs.
Miss Blue
Hi Karen, Congratulations for your 24 hour walk! I had no idea that you've been on the board for the American Cancer Society -- I'm amazed by you yet again!
I love reading your blog and learning more about you. Each new piece of information reveals more about your strength and your capacity to love. Just incredible!
With love,
Heather
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