The Sisterhood

Today my former boss Darcy came over for lunch. She was the best boss I've ever had, and has become a good friend. She was in the middle of her treatment when I found out I had BC, and she was such an inspiration. She handled it so well that it made me believe I could too. Interestingly enough - they are prescribing the same exact chemo recipe to me that she did. I'm not sure I'm going to do that, as the dr. I see in NY may have different ideas, but it was good to get all the info from her as to how it went. We had a great lunch, and compared notes on all sides of the BC spectrum. She gave me all kinds of tips - like taking mints before chemo to reduce the metal taste - drink lots of water - and  definately to take the anti nausea meds they give you.  I so wish she were still my boss - but she's starting a great new job tomorrow - and I wish her all the best. NY State Police is lucky to have her.

Heather mentioned that there is so much money going into breast cancer research, because women have banded together in all these walks and awareness campaigns. Well, there is also real work being done in the trenches with women sharing with one another about their BC experiences. I have to say when she said that, I had a newfound respect for all these walks and fundraisers. In the past I had seen it as a lot of women making a lot of drama about the disease, and perpetuating the tragedy that is breast cancer. But now I get that it actually is making a difference.

Tomorrow, I'll go to work for a few hours to get the October magazine out to my advertisers. Then, I'll head to Stuyvesant Plaza to talk to Sandy at the gallery, and look at some wigs at Jean Paul's salon. Sandy called tonight to let me know I sold another breast painting. So two of the eight have sold, and my friend Candice is buying my Leda and the Swan painting for her boyfriend. Every little bit helps! Some time down the road, I may have a pre holiday open house to try to sell some more paintings. I will have to pay up to $1,000 out of pocket for co-pays for out of area care, and then the cost of alternative therapies. So I'll definately need to sell some paintings.

till tomorrow.....