I went back to work today for the first time in a month. School started without me and now I have a little bit of catching up to do. It was nice to tune in to something other than my 24/7 “cancer channel”. I’ll be finding my footing and learning a new normal, but it was nice to be received so warmly (there was clapping and cheering and a streamer laiden desk when I walked in this morning!)

For every hurdle I get over, another one shows up in my path. Sometimes I don’t feel like I have enough momentum to clear the next one. I am finding, however, that for each moment of sadness or difficulty, people in my life are right there to lift me up. For example, the idea of chemotherapy is not fun. But being provided with a cute tote that says “Chemo Crap” and filling it with gifts of books, writing materials, blankets and other thoughtful supplies to bring to my long sessions in “the chair”, are sweet, thoughtful and make this whole ordeal more bearable. Friends don’t let friends fight alone.

I keep telling myself, it’s just 4 months. I can do anything for 4 months. Right? We will soon find out!

In the meantime, I’d love to hear your suggestions of Netflix series, good reads, and your prayer requests. I want to use my chair time wisely.😆