Saturday, February 12, 2011

It Hasn't All Been Smooth Sailing | Halifax, NS

For the most part, I've been recovering pretty well.  There have been a few hiccups in the past week; nothing horrible, just enough to make life interesting.

The bandages came off on Monday.  Seeing yourself for the first time with a fresh scar isn't easy.  It took me a few days, but now where I see a scar I see survival.

I also had an unplanned trip to the hospital where the nurse suggested my breast may explode because of the excess fluid from the surgery.  "Don't panic," she said.  Really?  Because I'm pretty sure no matter what you tell me, if my breast explodes I'm going to panic. 

Deodorant.  It may just be the greatest invention ever.  I'm just sayin.


...Kare


email:  karenk{at}eastlink.ca

Too Much Information | Halifax, NS

There is a fine line here, the line dividing the information that is safe to share on the internet with family, friends, clients and others who randomly end up here from the information that's just too personal.

I love that each and every one of you are here, but I write for me.  I want to remember my journey, I want people close to me to know what I'm going through and how I'm handling it, and there's a teensy part of me that would like to think that my random ramblings may some how help someone else who has those terribly scary feelings after finding that fateful lump.  It is these things that help me determine where that line is.  When something may fall under the category of Too Much Information, there's a chance I may tell you about it.  Especially if it has made me laugh.  Or I think you will laugh.  

But you'll have to stay tuned for those...

Have a fantabulous weekend!

xoxo


...Kare


email:  karenk{at}eastlink.ca

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

I Know He Loves Me | Halifax, NS



I was three days post-surgery and struggling with all that has happened.
I hadn't yet showered and my hair had three days of bedhead and about six naps built up.
He saw the struggle and fear in my eyes and leaned over and gently kissed me.  "You're beautiful," he said.
And I know he loves me.



...Kare


email:  karenk{at}eastlink.ca

Monday, February 7, 2011

Let The Stink Blow Off Ya | Halifax, NS

If you'd been in the house too long, that's what my Nanny Kyte used to say:  "Go outside and let the stink blow off ya."  Seems like a good rule of thumb so today that's what I did, I ventured outdoors.  We didn't go far, just a quick walk around the parking lot with the camera.  See, I didn't even take my pajamas off:






xoxo


...Kare


email:  karenk{at}eastlink.ca

Tonight I Pray for Him | Halifax, NS

His Mom and I were the best of friends in high school.  She was the best friend a girl could ask for - she introduced me to cute boys and helped cover for me when I was late for curfew.  I remember sleep overs, painting parties, and late nights full of talks about the important stuff in life.  Surely it was all about boys and getting into trouble.

After high school and college, our lives drifted apart.  She got married and had a family and I eventually moved away to a life in the big city.  We'd catch up every few years at a wedding or run into each other at the mall and share our most recent news with promises to keep in touch.

Today we spoke by phone.  I knew something big was happening in her life but I didn't know what.  I only knew it wasn't good.  Her voice broke as she told me her youngest, at 13, has just been diagnosed with a tumour.  Her life is in a tailspin and she reached out to me, to see how I was doing and to commiserate.  My struggle seems so insignificant compared to my friend watching her child fight for his life.

Tonight I pray for Cameron.  I pray for his family, for his parents and loved ones to have strength to help him fight.  Tonight I pray hard.


xoxo

...Kare


email:  karenk{at}eastlink.ca