Retiring??? noooooooo......

I had my herceptin infusion on Monday. Nothing unusual. But I found out that Super Nurse Susan is retiring next month. Yikes! She is so amazing, I've never encountered a nurse like her. Her vast amount of knowlege and experience meant so much to me. Without her I would have been much more insecure while going through treatments.

Don't get me wrong; I think anybody that can afford to retire should do it and enjoy life. She said she plans to enjoy her new Grandbaby and do some outdoors things like kiaking down the river. I don't blame her. I'm sure she has witnessed what is ultimately important in life...and it isn't the paycheck.

She was the person who gently explained what was going to happen to you the first time you got chemo. Honest, reassuring, empathic. I heard her do this many times and each time she showed the same concern and respect for the patient. I can't quite imagine who will fill that role now.

Meanwhile... I am feeling so good. I still get tired at times, but I have more energy and way less pain than I did just a few months ago. My hair still hasn't grown all the way in since radiation. Still a bald circle on the top of my head. But I don't care. I've become fond of hats.

I'm focusing on getting my life caught back up to normal. Hey; I even finished my taxes..ha! and..um..in case your reading this IRS..it was my pleasure to finally get them done for you...forgive me?