UnDomestic

Writings of a teachermom, choosing to stay home with her kids, while loathing all domestic responsibilities! In late Aug. 2008, I was diagnosed with Triple Negative breast cancer. After surgery, chemo and radiation, I was given theall clear. However, in the late summer of 2008, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, which metasticized to other areas.

Friday, December 05, 2008

Up and Down

I didn't get "zapped" during physical therapy. And I have some really great physical and occupational therapists that I see. They did some testing, and none of it surprised me with my mental functioning. Had trouble with numbers, patterns, memory.

Everyday I can lift my arm a little bit higher.

I could feel warmth in my left toes this evening (before they just felt freezing numb).

I just realized that the right side of my tongue isn't as numb anymore either.

My brain continues to not work correctly....I think it's a lot of constant memory loss. It could be from radiation, could be from surgery, could be from anxiety. I'm glad I'm getting some physical abilities back, but I do pray more of my mental functioning comes back as well. It's especially frustrating when as a teacher, you can't even help your kids very well with their homework. Or even have what I'd consider a normal conversation with friends.

But again, I'm alive. And tomorrow I get to celebrate Ella's birthday with her.

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(Luke 1:37 KJV) For with God nothing shall be impossible.

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