Monthly Archives: June 2012

Reactions

Posted on June 30, 2012 by kimmywink

I’m a fan of direct- to the point communication.   When people ask a question, I give them my answer.  Thankfully, softening responses came with age. During calm parts of my day I have been revisiting the reactions I get … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Rose Gardens

Posted on June 26, 2012 by kimmywink

Everyday I try to clock in an hour walk.  Usually they are by myself but I do enjoy the occasional workout buddy. Lately the walking location has been my neighborhood.  I don’t know it all that well, yet. We moved … Continue reading →

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Work Around the House

Posted on June 22, 2012 by kimmywink

Over the last year plus countless friends from all parts of my life have come over to help with house and yard work.  Often after they left I would cry.  I was brought to tears because 1.) I was shocked … Continue reading →

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Phone Calls

Posted on June 20, 2012 by kimmywink

Monday night I got a call from a woman who is getting started on her cancer journey. Diagnosed less than 2 weeks ago, also with lung cancer, she will begin Crizotinib within the week. Tuesday morning I got a call … Continue reading →

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My Symptoms

Posted on June 14, 2012 by kimmywink

The second most common lung cancer related question I am asked is, “What were your symptoms?”  Here is a list of things I remember and feel were directly related to me having lung cancer. Shortness of breath.  While on runs … Continue reading →

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Meditation

Posted on June 11, 2012 by kimmywink

I was turned onto a course called Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for People Healing from Cancer by a bright friend of mine who also has cancer.  I’ve completed 7 of the 9 classes.  A complete review of the course will wait until all … Continue reading →

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June 2012 Scan Results

Posted on June 7, 2012 by kimmywink

I was nervous for todays appointment with Dr S.  It was our first “results” talk.   I was not only worried about the results.  I could not stop the endless circle of questions in my head.  How would he tell … Continue reading →

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Project Backyard

Posted on June 5, 2012 by kimmywink

I’ve done it alright- I’ve made a commitment to spend some money! Spending money has never been difficult for me to do.  Until recently.  When the M-word was used to describe my cancer last August, I cut out frivolous spending. … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2012

Posted on June 3, 2012 by kimmywink

Over Memorial Day weekend SW and I went camping, the first trip since D Day (Diagnosis Day).   An unheard of amount of work went into preparing our gear that had been put aside for over a year.  It was … Continue reading →

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