Good Morning Everyone,
I am overwhelmed and incredibly grateful to all of you for your cards, e-mails, gifts, food, flowers, prayers and positive thoughts. I can not express how it feels to feel so supported and cared for. You have ALL made this difficult process so much easier for me and my family. Thank you. I am blessed to live in a community with such caring and thoughtful people who do not hesitate to reach out to others who are in need. That to me is the true meaning on community. I am blessed.
I feel great! Poor Paul has had quite a difficult time making me rest and sit. You all know that I am kind of an ants in the pants type of gal! The surgery went well, I'm healing well, and the preliminary path reports look very good. I think that I will be starting chemo within the next couple of weeks. They have mentioned a "dose dense" treatment, which means treatment once a week every other week. I think it will be difficult and tiring, but this too shall pass. I am hoping to get back to teaching my classes soon. I have to figure out how to work them in around the chemo schedule. There will be a few days every other week that I guess I will be feeling pretty bad. There will be other days that I will feel good. Cardio will be difficult due to a lessening in oxygen from the red blood cells affected by the chemo. I will finish my Pilates extensive certification on Feb. 23. I just have to do the written and teaching portion. I was able to test on the personal practice portion early ( I got 100!!). Before that time I will need to get in 25 private teaching sessions, so I am looking for volunteers. I am hoping I can begin that in another week.
Paul and the boys seem to be coping well with all of this. We talk about everything very openly and try to find humor in any part of this that we can. Sam and John have been so helpful around the house, with the little brothers and with me. They are such sweet boys. Thank you to all who have helped out by taking Ryan and Kevin. Being with their friends seems to be the best thing for them right now. Paul has been amazing! Wow, did I pick a good one! He has kept the house running, his basketball teams running, and taken unbelievable care of me. I refer to him as Dr. Paul now. There is nothing that he won't do for me and has been my rock.
I will keep you all "posted" on my progress and thank you, thank you , thank you all! Kathy
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12 comments:
Kathy,
What a wonderful and uplifting post! You and your family are such an inspiration. We think of you every day and am so happy to hear of your progress.
Jody, Jon and Hannah
Oh Kathy,
I was so happy to see your post. I am glad that your sprits are high and you are doing so well.
I will be one of your pilates volunteers! You taught me while I was pregnant - and I am still about as slow now!! Thinking of you often. Keep smiling.
Xo Sara Wilson
I couldn't help but smile reading your post. So you not slowing down! It is ok to!!! I think of you often. Banding together is what people do and it is no less than you would do (or have done) for others. Keep up the smile and I hope to see you soon!
Deb Dupont :)
Kathy,
Nice job on the post! I am very impressed with both you and Paul adding this to your repetoire of skills in the middle of recovering from surgery. What's next my dear sister?
Love,
Jen
Kathy -
So sorry to hear about all of the troubles that you have to endure. Life seems so unfair at times like this - but if anyone can conquer this with flying colors - it is you! Ms. Determined! Much love and prayers - Laura Tabloski
Kathy,
Great to hear from you! Having Ryan over the weekend was a pleasure as he is such a perfect gentleman for us! Thinking of you every day.
Kathy
Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know how you're doing. I knew Paul was a keeper way back when! Your spirits seem great and I'm so glad you are able to continue with pilates. I'd love to volunteer as well. Hang in there and call any time. Love you Tina
KATHY! It is so GREAT to hear you are doing well! Not that I would expect anything less from a trooper like yourself! :) The crew team misses you here, but we are sending all our good wishes and thoughts to you!
I would love to volunteer for your Pilates teaching, as long as you are not overextending yourself! :)
I am also a master in energy healing would love to come and do some Shamballa for you to assist in your healing process!
Love, Rachel and the rowers at UNH
Hi Kathy,
Great to read your post! You are amazing! Great job on your Pilates certification -not just passing, but 100! No room for improvement there! I am amazed and inspired that you'll be teaching again so soon! I wish I were closer so I could come and volunteer for your classes!
Great Job Paul and boys! I'm not surprised at what a great job they are doing!
I'm really happy for you that in facing an ordeal like you are, you have a wonderful family and network of support!
Thanks for the update!
Lee, Dave, Abigail, Charlotte and Hunter
Hi Kathy,
I am soo glad to hear that you are doing well. I am thinking of you, and cant wait to hear more wonderful updates!
Take care!
Katie Small
Hi Kathy-
Your post is so upbeat and you!! I am glad to hear that the surgery went well (and that you aced the test too!) You go girl! I'd love to be in your Pilates class. Sending many prayers and happy, healthy thoughts your way! You are amazing!
Alyssa
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