Remiss in remission

It's been a while since my last post. Remission is another interesting journey captured well in the book I'm reading called Dancing in Limbo. Life without chemo is a serious quality upgrade. It means that I can build my strength and stamina and just keep on moving forward. Mostly I don't care how long it takes. Nice not having to battle the ice and snow to take my power walks with Kristin, Nan and canines. Also back to Bikram yoga and am humbled by each class.

As you can see, I have abandoned my wig and scarf for the Annie Lennox/ Sinead O'Conner look. It feels totally great. Sometimes it's a bit too much reality for people but I figure they'll adjust.

Sam shaved his head for a swim meet and we are looking very much the same as a result. He's slightly ahead in our contest to see whose hair grows back first but his hair lacks the distinctive platinum blond quality that mine has. He'll lose style points for that. Zoe's hair is full and tangled because she prefers not to comb or brush it. "I like my hair wild just like me" she reminds me.

Both kids are swimming for a neighborhood swim team; Sam with enthusiasm and Zoe under protest. J is working with me on Navy webcasts and still working with WQED. We are all well and looking forward to an uneventful summer. I am rebuilding my professional life, slowly, carefully and with renewed purpose. More to come on that later. We are looking to have the remission party the first weekend in June. I promise to keep you posted as plans evolve.