Round one of Grandma M’s chemo started on Monday. She received two chemo drugs, benadryl, a steroid, and fluids. I must admit when I heard the word steroid I was catapulted back to when Butterfly, my granddaughter received steroids during her treatment for leukemia. That girl was a lean, mean eating machine. Not to mention [...]
I do not usually name the town I live in only saying I live in the Desert Southwest. But, if you were reading my blog one year ago today then I am sure you figured out that I live in Tucson. One year ago today tragedy struck our town. 13 people were shot and injured [...]
When my granddaughter, Butterfly went through treatment for leukemia we all pulled together. It was not an easy time. There was many sleepless nights and grueling days. There was meltdowns over french fries and burrito wars. Tears were commonplace along with some head banging. Grandma M went to her chemo training today. It brought back [...]
When I first learned about Grandma M’s cancer diagnosis I decided not to write about it. I feared it would invade her privacy. It is hard not to talk about major life changes. As I thought more about it I came to the conclusion that talking about her experience might help someone else. If nothing [...]
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