I thought I would share with you some of the questions I have been asked since I know if one person was curious then more people probably have the same question.
Q – How are the boys doing?
A – The boys are doing very well. As I mentioned before, they think I have a sore shoulder and haven’t asked too many questions. The odd time they’ll ask why I’m still in my pajamas when they go to school but I just tell them I’m home so my shoulder can heal or as in the case yesterday and today, I was going into work later. For the past week or so, I have been able to pick them up after school which has always been their normal routine so really they haven’t been fazed by the situation. Once we know my chemo regimen, we’ll have to sit down and explain things to them since it is likely that I will look different for a while. Steve and I are still working on the script for that one.
Q – Seeing as so many female singers (Sheryl Crow, Melissa Ethridge, Olivia Newton-John etc.) have had breast cancer, do I have a hidden singing talent? (My dad has asked me this question several times.)
A – No…trust me. I will not be the next Canadian Idol.
Q – Do the doctors plan to replace the breast tissue that was removed? (Basically, do I have a big hole in my chest?)
A – No. I really feel that my cancer should be called armpit cancer instead of breast cancer since the tumor and resulting scar is at the base of my armpit. There is a small dent there which I’m told by the doctor is a result of the suction from the squeeze box. It’s really not that noticeable.
Q – How am I doing – mentally?
A – Honestly, I’m doing very well. I’m not trying to suppress any sad or scared feelings. They come every once and a while…last 5 or 10 minutes then I move on. I think the 9 years of going through the CGA program has helped build my mental strength. I cried a lot the day I had all the tests, before I was diagnosed. I found that crying just took up too much of my energy and didn’t leave me any strength to fight. I decided that I’d had enough of that.
Q – Am I going to turn this into a book?
A - Its still very funny to me that people would even suggest that, considering that writing has always been something I’ve struggled with. What I have been tempted to do is send a copy of my blog to my old English teacher with a note saying, “Silver Staple this, buddy!”.
Those are some of the common and interesting questions I’ve been asked so far. If you think of any others, fire them off to me.
All for now,
me
3 comments:
You are simply amazing Kim.
Maybe you aren't cut out to be a "Canadian Idol", but I'd bet you could show them what strength and determination is on the "Apprentice". I'm sure Mr. Trump would be as impressed as we are.
God Bless you Kim....
Love always
Mom and Dad
Hi Kim. Just wondered if "the kid" got "lucky"? If so, was he red faced? cheers
Dear Kim,
Your writing is great. It's been insightful, deep, certainly witty and outrightly funny in parts. I think you're a star! You are showing your emotions to whomever cares to read this blog, and that's always a huge display of courage. The extent to which you have organized yourself, and framed your mental outlook is to be applauded...you're really an inspiration, and I mean that in the absolute least cheesy of ways!
iIhope we can talk in person soon.
Karen.
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