Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Leaving, on a jet plane...

Hats are getting really challenging to wear...
90 degrees plus humidity is hard without the hat!
Well. It has been almost a week since that appointment.
I've been more conscious of what I'm feeling inside but overall, I've felt pretty darn healthy.
Hair is growing back.
Energy is mediocre (mainly because I've had hideous sleep, hoping to resolve sooner than later).
Appetite is full force, happy to be gaining some weight.
Saying goodbye left and right to wonderful, beautiful friends and people who are almost more like family to us.  It is ridiculously hard.
We've been getting rid of things and planning out packing for ages. Shipping back many boxes to save money on overweight bags, etc... Shall see how it goes tomorrow at checkin!
The boxes we shipped take TWO months to arrive in Oregon. I've decided to look on it as little happy surprises once each box arrives.
I have an appointment with my oncologist for next Tuesday. I have PET scans, a packet from my former oncologist, and x-rays all organized and ready to bring to the office before the appointment. I have a list of questions I've been accumulating in my journal book. Helps to write them down instead of festering on one thing after another.
For now, I cannot do anything about it, will just treat myself well.
Bringing our dog to the cargo shipping area...
Flying out tomorrow in the evening, so excited to head home.
Our dog flew home almost a week ago and handled the transition incredibly well. So relieved. My wonderful parents are caring for her until our return to the US. It is a little sad to see my dog's aging through my parents eyes since her sight/hearing has changed so much, plus her gait has changed... but her loving nature and wonderful companionship is still beautiful.
After way too many interviews at 11:30pm and 5:30/6am I have a new work home to head to in mid-August. Really happy to be a library/tech specialist, my passion is that combination and I look forward to meeting new students, staff, and community members.
So, overall? Feeling fine with life. Poor hand presently health-wise but shall be maintaining complimentary practices to keep a healthy focus and exploring other options when I settle in Oregon.
Thanks as always for journeying with me... Getting along. Getting about. Appreciating life. Not festering on the negatives... refocusing the mind on positives.

Going around now with this hairstyle, very very short, but so much cooler,
bearable in this heat...
So happy to have hair! :)

Goodbye empty apartment!


17 comments:

  1. tree. . . love. . . wishes. . . light. And safe travels. <3

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  2. Best of luck to you in OR, Debbie! Good things will come!!! It starts with getting home. —Salina

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  3. I hope the traveling goes beautifully, and the settling in too, Debbie.

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    1. Thank you, beautiful traveling- was relieved with a looming typhoon at the time...

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  4. Safe Travels. Smooth Journey. See you soon, my friend AND colleague, once again!!

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  5. Omygoodness. So many emotions in one post! In one life! It's incredible, isn't it? "The soul's bliss and suffering are bound together like the grasses." ~ Jane Kenyon Welcome home, Debbie. xo

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  6. Bon viaggio! So excited that you're coming back to the States. . .! xx

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  7. Have a safe journey all of you. I know you'll be missed by all your friends but thank goodness for modern technology so that you can still keep in touch. xx

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    1. Thank you Gill, thank goodness for modern technology! :)

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  8. I'm reading this a day late, hope your flight was smooth and your transition to home even smoother! Sad photo of your empty apartment, as I have fond memories of being there :). You really ROCK that monk haircut, Debbie! Welcome back to the U.S!!! XXOOX

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    1. Thanks Lenore, yes it is a monk haircut isn't it? :) Darn cooler to deal with vs. wig/hat... and it is growing out a teeny tiny bit too! Many hugs to you xoxox

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  9. Glad you will be going home! I'm hoping that the treatment you receive there will eradicate this once and for all. Sending lots of prayers!!!

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    1. Thanks, happy to be home. Shall see about treatments... Smiles your way, thank you for the prayers...

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