Well, we are in the infamous "in between" time. That is the time between mastectomy and the beginning of chemo-therapy. Alyson is continuing to heal well and she is getting mobility back in her left arm. We don't start chemo until the end of May. The only things that we have to do from now until then is go to the genetics counselor to get the results of the test that we had done a while back, and continue to get tissue expander injections for reconstruction of the left breast. The "in between" time is always a little bit nerve racking for me, because I just want this all to be over for Alyson. Her spirits are great and she is excited about the nice weather we have been having. We have gone on a few walks with Brooks and we have taken him to the park. He had his first experience with real grass. Let's just say that Alyson and I got a great laugh out of the whole experience. Brooks did not want to touch the grass with his hands and when he did, he ever so gently brushed his hands over the top of the blades of grass. He is now walking all over the place and is getting hard to keep up with. Alyson has been able to hold him and pick him up more and more and that makes Brooks happy to have his mommy back. I am finally back at work and am feeling the crunch of getting behind on some things. Good thing I work for a great boss at a great college. Rochester College has been so understanding of the whole situation, and they have allowed me to do whatever I need to do in regards to Alyson.
I started Turkey hunting today. What a great escape that is. I was all by myself in the woods just enjoying the whole experience with nature. It is the greatest thing. I got into the woods about 5:30 am before the sun comes up. As the sun rises, the forest gets louder and louder. Natures loudness is so relaxing to me, there is nothing else like it. I was unsuccessful today, but I will go back at it tomorrow morning, hopefully this time I will harvest a nice Turkey.
So for now we are just "in between" waiting for whatever is next...
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You know what I love about this post, Brian? You always refer to everything about this experience with cancer and it's treatment in the plural possessive (?). It is always "we" for you. I love that about you. Alyson is not alone in more ways than one. That's why she is in such great spirits I would venture to say. You painted a beautiful picture of Brooks in the grass. I could see him experiencing it! And I'm with you - there is something about the sights and sounds of nature that are centering and humbling and one of my basic needs. I'm so glad you posted. I'm been wondering how it's going as I pray.
Glad to see your encouraging report! Please know we are keeping you (plural) in our prayers.
I always wondered why they call turkey hunting "sport"? If the turkeys don't have guns to shoot back, it really isn't very sporting, is it? :-)
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