Here We Go Again.....

 

 Started back with chemo today....all three drugs.  We were there from 9:30-3:00 long day!  I will do two more weeks after today and then schedule the PET scan and see where everything stands!  I also met with Dr. Davidner and he said everything looks good. I've been having a little pain in my side and have a mild cough.  He thinks the cough is just related to allergies and nothing to worry about.  He didn't feel anything out of the ordinary in my exam so just wants me to watch the pain and if it gets worse we will do some scans.  But he told me how great it is that I am listening to my body and not blowing one little ache or pain off....he needs to know everything.  Uhhh no problem!  Here's what I've discovered, once you have cancer nothing feels like "just allergies".  You listen to your body more than you did before.  You feel every little tiny thing and you wonder what it is.  You try and think to yourself oh it's probably "just allergies" but in the back of your mind you still wonder.  Now really listening to your body and telling your doctor everything is what should have always been happening however if one did this they'd be considered a hypochondriac and crazy!!  So what I've learned and can share with everyone......who cares let your crazies out, listen to your body and call your doctor too often!   

Oh What a Night.....



The Terrace on Grand



The Yummy Cupcakes


 I think one of my best decisions was made at the Outback in Maryville on St. Paddy's Day 1995 when I vowed to be friends forever with Michelle Krambeck Burge.  Who knew then the roller coaster ride God would send our friendship on.  We've been through a lot of good and a lot of bad these past years but I know I can always count on her no matter what!    So Thursday night she out did herself she decided to throw a fundraiser for me.  She enlisted the help of a few friends and family and set out to pull off an incredible event.  And boy was it ever!  Overwhelmed.......completely overwhelmed.  That's the only way to describe how I feel about the support I got at this event. Hundreds of family members, friends, co-workers, friends of friends all there enjoying themselves, eating, drinking, watching a surprise show, listening to music, dancing, buying auction items and all for me.  UNBELIEVABLE!!

The Surprise Visitors



The One Who Put It All Together



Thank you to everyone for all your support......you are all AMAZING!!  You can find all the pictures from the night at www.j2photography.com/tashasfight





A SLAM DUNK Event

This weekend a team of 4th graders, The Bruins, and their parents sponsored a basketball tournament in my name.  What an honor!  It all started with one set of parents whose younger son is in my classroom.  What an amazing thing, for all these people plus others to have given their time and weekend for me.  Gosh this makes the Bruins 1st place in my opinion!  I am blessed in so many ways and by so many people. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!