Monthly Archives: July 2013

Party Time

Posted on July 31, 2013 by kimmywink

Last weekend SW and I hosted a party.  Our house was filled with friends, family, tasty food, and wonderful conversation.  A lovely combination. It was a Thank You party for all the special people in our life who have helped us in … Continue reading →

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Recycling

Posted on July 29, 2013 by kimmywink

Just over a year ago I stopped working.  After I tossed in the towel, I was granted “disability retirement” because of my Stage 4 NSCLC diagnosis.  And, no, no one should be envious of my “retirement” status. In my basement … Continue reading →

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The Brain

Posted on July 25, 2013 by kimmywink

The brain is stable…in terms of cancer. No more specific brain treatment for now.  It will likely occur in my future but I’ll deal with that down the road. Next check up 10-weeks.  Yup, you heard right, 10.  Why not … Continue reading →

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Hold Steady Little Lung

Posted on July 19, 2013 by kimmywink

The lung is holding steady; unlike my emotions. I was overly nervous about yesterday’s check up on the lung for many reasons.  I’m not feeling symptomatic but the slow progression for 6 months makes a girl antsy.  Will now be … Continue reading →

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Two of Three – Done!

Posted on July 14, 2013 by kimmywink

The second home project, constructing a fountain out of a flower pot is done.  I’m quite happy with it. It was much easier to build than I thought it would be.  Finding the elements I wanted to show off in … Continue reading →

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When you can’t fix yourself, fix your home!

Posted on July 4, 2013 by kimmywink

I’ve been pleasantly distracted from cancer land.  Yahoo!  I have to admit, having some energy has made it possible. One project done: putting up a screen door on the back patio.  Two to go: building an outdoor fountain out of … Continue reading →

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One Day

Posted on July 2, 2013 by kimmywink

I worked on a little project for the organization Caring Ambassadors.  I was asked to write about daily life with lung cancer.  This is what I came up with: Living with Lung Cancer is no easy task. It is difficult … Continue reading →

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