Wow!  I’m already beginning to bounce back (emotionally anyway — physically will take longer).  I’m feeling optimistic about my plans for regaining my health.  I’ll be hitting the gym, walking the doggies, digging out from under the clutter in my house. . .

Of course all of that has to wait until I return from Winnipeg.  I have appointments there with three specialists next week.  I was supposed to see them in November, but chemo made that impossible.  I go to Winnipeg regularly to see these doctors, but this time I’m turning it into a grand adventure.  My dear friend, A., lives about 2/3 of the way to Winnipeg.  I’m going to stay with her on the way to and from my appointments.  I taught her beautiful, intelligent, talented daughter a few years ago, so you can imagine how excited I am about seeing A and her entire family.  While I’m there, I will get to see A’s son’s break dance rehearsal — I can’t wait!  A’s husband is a sweetheart too.  Visiting with the entire family will be wonderful!  To top it all off, A is going into Winnipeg with me!!  My appointments are over two days, so we’re staying in a hotel for two nights, eating out and doing whatever activities we can squeeze in around my appointments and my fatigue.  I’m so excited to have A all to myself for two days!  She is quite a bit younger than I am, but I swear she possesses the wisdom of the ages.  In addition, she’s extraordinarily kind and funny.  We’re going to have a wonderful time.  Let’s hear it for doctors’ appointments!