Reality Rally’s blog has been on hiatus for a little while, but I’m excited to announce that it is back in business. I’ll be taking over for Caroline, who is currently transitioning to focus more deeply on work and treatment. As a result, I’m here to continue bringing you updates and stories about the wonderful work Reality Rally is doing in the community. But first, let me introduce myself!
When I spoke to Gillian, about a month ago, I told her I would continue to blog for Reality Rally. Then I sat down and realized how totally drained I was. So, I spoke to her again and told her I couldn’t do it this year. This was very hard for me. I didn’t want to give up something that means so very much to me, especially now that it’s become so personal. But, as Gillian said, my health has to come first.
So that brings me to today. I stopped off at the Reality Rally blog site to see how it was fairing without me. The last article there is mine “Treat Everyone As If They Have Cancer”. I guess no one has stepped up yet. I realized after re-reading it that the story didn’t end there.
I didn’t expect the surgery to effect me that much, after all what’s the big deal about two little cuts? Well, it turns out, it actually is a big deal. I have been exhausted for weeks. I’m not sure if it is mental or physical fatigue, but I guess probably a bit of both. There hasn’t been much pain, thank goodness, but a nagging ache that wears me down towards the end of the day. This week I’m feeling better, just in time for the second surgery tomorrow. In case you missed it, tomorrow the surgeon is going to operate to improve the margins where the lump was removed. Okay, moving on.
I woke up a few morning ago and I had, as Oprah says, an Ah-Ha moment. I knew I needed to tell you. Here it is:
“Treat everyone as if they have cancer.”
