This year my little family, my sister Allison's family and some other friends went to Bear Lake for the 4th of July. We had such a great time! We stayed in a cabin... yep - all of us! I thought it would be pretty crazy... and it was! But we all had such a blast! Got in some good "beach" time (if you can call Bear Lake beach that)... went hiking to Bloomington Lake, played bags, went 4-wheeling and ATE!
With a couple day break in between... we next headed for the cabin in Alpine. This time, just Allisons family and ours. Again... had a blast! It is so great to get away. My sister and I went on a couple mountain bike rides that were so beautiful (WOW, that is some pretty country), went down the snake river and hit Bar J ranch.
My sister and her family have been here for about 2 weeks now. It is so much fun to have them around. I would love nothing more than to live closer to my sisters. My kids are in absolute heaven with some of their cousins around to play with. However...I desperately need to get my kids to bed before 10 one of these days! It's killing me!
I am feeling quite good. I still have to go in every week for my Herceptin treatments. They don't really affect me too badly physically, but mentally... still my issue. Sitting there in the "chemo loungers"... as I look around, I can't help but be reminded what this past 6 months has brought and the changes that have been made in my life. I have to wear a hat and pull it real low so my tears don't show. It gets me every time!
I have decided against radiation. The pros don't necessarily outweigh the cons. I wish one of the doctors would just tell me what to do... but being left with the decision - I opt out. So, on with the Herceptin for another 6 months and I'll start on the Estrogen blockers (pill form) here soon. Fun fun!
Overall... great summer so far! Happy to be alive and well (pretty well, anyways) :)
