Grateful It's Leap Year!

Well, it's a good thing it's leap year, because my improvement has been making LEAPS and bounds. Get it? I know, pretty corny. But, when you're in the same room most the day, some things seem a bit funny that aren't really so. ;-)

I have tons of good news to report. Let me start with yesterday (Thursday). My counts were up to a mask-free level, so KC and I were able to take walks around the floor without me having to breathe in my wonderful breath each pant. Boy, the walks were so much more pleasant! My apologies to the visitors who have gotten close enough to me to know what I'm talking about. To those who did not experience this joy....believe me. You are blessed. Needless to say, it was wonderful to see the familiar sights without my glasses fogging up.

Now for today's news (Friday). I am now a free woman! I have no more tubes attached to my arm; or as my oncologist says, "The umbilical cord has been severed." I find it funny how quickly we get into habits, because for some reason I still look for all my "leashes" each time I get out of bed, and think how I'm going to maneuver around the side table between me and my destination. Just shows ya... you better be careful which habits you pick-up, huh.

Also, I was informed that I GET TO GO HOME TOMORROW!!!!!!! Wow! How cool is that? So, I spent today doing my checklists of lasts....this is my last shower here, this is the last time I get clean sheets here, this is the last time you will poke my finger for a blood sugar test, this is the last time I DON'T sleep on MY bed! It was great. The nurses and PCT's were wonderful to celebrate with me all day. Many came in to wish me well and warned me they only wanted to see me again at the grocery store, or as a visitor...it was a little bitter sweet. They have cared for me so well, both physically and mentally. They definitely live up to their name as the "7th Heaven Angels" (we are on the 7th floor); so if you're planning to be in the hospital (do people really do that?), I highly recommend this staff. The food ain't bad, either.

KC and I also got to have a lunch date down in the cafeteria thanks to the staff giving us a coupon for a free meal. I have to say, it was quite overwhelming to be in a room with more than 5 people total, but it was great just sitting and watching people interact. I was very excited to have a salad, because I haven't been able to eat fresh produce for the last month due to bacteria precautions. It was so fresh and yummy! I admit, I'm sure I looked a bit funny chewing, as I still have mouth sores, but it was deliciouso! KC enjoyed a moment of my first sip of Sprite in the last month, as well. Apparently, I was quite comical. I now know what my nephews and nieces mean when they call it the "stingy drink". Yep, definitely bubbly and "stingy"!

I also got to talk to many of my dearest friends today, which made my heart sing. I think my dad said it best, when he commented that relationships are what this life is all about. He's pretty smart.

I thank you for all of your relationships with me, for they are all cherished. My heart has been filled with so much love; I am very blessed and thank you and God for that. I guess I get to add another last to my list today, for this is the last blog from the hospital! I will write next from my chair at my computer in my study in my house with my cat on my lap. Isn't life great?

Have a great week, and enjoy whatever comes your way. Love you all.

~Sarah