On March 25 I had a partially calcified cyst removed from between 2 lower spine joints. I’ve experienced many medical procedures now, but this one was not pleasant. The cyst was removed and sent to pathology along with a bone biopsy from those 2 vertebrae. I was told it would take some time before I would know it was success. I can definitely say it has lessened my back pain to an extraordinary extent AND everything was benign (non-cancerous). The cyst will grow back but we don’t know how fast. I hope it takes a long time.
In April I will make several trips to St Louis for medical appointments. On Tuesday, April 9 I will have Treatment #81. The following Tuesday, April 16, will be a long day of pre-op testing which includes another brain MRI. My brain surgery is scheduled for Friday, April 26. I have treatment #82 on Tuesday. April 30. Cancer is relentless but I’m keeping my head above water.
Problems within my family continue to cause more stress than cancer. There is no waiting for the other shoe to drop – those suckers are falling like rain. ☔️
I’m working to put some living in each day, although I miss a few here and there, My youngest and I have had some great Saturdays exploring farmers markets and vintage clothing events. I had dinner with two of my besties this week. I’ve scheduled weekly massages (along with infrared sauna wraps) weekly with my friend, Lindsay. A remodeling project on our 155-year-old farmhouse begins tomorrow and I am so exited to see the finished product. I’m meeting another bestie for a long overdue girls weekend in a few days and we will laugh so hard so much that it will hurt – goals!
I guess there really is a rainbow hanging over my head.
I am not in control. 
Hoping you are seeing hope bloom in unexpected places today. #81
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