stage4's Cancer Blog
June 9, 2008
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I was visiting my sister Sue and her family in Illinois for 2 weeks. I had a great time and I loved every minute. I saw a couple of my niece Jessica’s softball games and was there for her prom. My nephew Branden got his driver license while I was there. Within one week he went in the ditch and got a speeding ticket. We are a little worried about him.
I had 2 things made the trip very sad. While I was there, my stepfather had a massive heart attack. We were very worried about him for a while but now it seems like he will be ok. In addition, one of the girls in my group passed away. I knew she was having a hard time and near the end but I was hoping I would make it home to say goodbye and I didn’t.
I will be going to Wisconsin next week to celebrate my step-daughters graduation with a masters degree. A week after we get back I will be partying with my cancer survivor sisters. We are renting a condo on the beach. I am going on another cruise on July 13th. This time to Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Belize all compliments of my friend Sharon. I can’t die anytime soon, I am too busy.
I just sent my book to the publisher. (Finally Done)
I can’t believe how much work is involved in the editing part of writing a book. I must have went over everything 100 times. Next is receiving the proof copy, approving it then it should be on Amazon and in book stores in about a month.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Donna
08.22.08 - 
Diana Harper 
Thanks for your support -
Well you are a busy girl. What is the title of your book and perhaps you could give a brief summary about the subject matter. thanks. Seems like you are putting us all to shame. How do you do it? I know busy people are happy people but you certainly put a new spin on busy. So happy to hear that you are doing well and moving forward. So many of us get caught up in the sheer psychological roadblocks that seem to creep into our lives every time a Dr. finds something new. Now that part is to be expected, but to push your self will beyond, is what is so admirable. I guess you have always been like that so it might seem somewhat easier to do what you do. You know the old saying. “There is nothing to fear but fear itself”, well that is so ever true. Why do my palms sweat and my heart beats too fast before my meeting with the Oncologists? Simple…. fear of not knowing how I will receive the dreaded news – “it’s back”. For now I am fine and plan to have a great summer until I have to do another bone scan. Oh yes and the dreaded mammogram and ultra sound of the boobs this month. It might sound trivial but I really hate it when they get tossed and turned like an omlette or pushed down like a meat patti. God you think they would come up with something a little more humane. Ok enough whinning. Prayers to everyone and hopefully you are all keeping up with your every day activities. Bless you all. Weezie
Donna – Sounds like such a great trip. Can’t wait to hear more about your book. You go Girl!
You sound great and I am so glad your doing well….
No your not going to die anytime in the near future…or the far future either… stay strong and healthy.
Cheryl58
It sounds like you are a busy girl and I am so happy for you. I am sorry about the sad times.
I can’t wait to read your book.
Take care, my friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hugs, Joyce