My Surgiversary

Yesterday was my 1st surgiversary.

I figure it's like marriage - the first year is the hardest, then after that you kinda get used to each other. You drive each other crazy sometimes, but overall, you'll keep what you have instead of the alternative.

We had a small celebration last night. Not sure that celebrating the anniversary of your surgery is something that normal people do, but we've already figured out that I aim for "not normal" as often as possible.  It was just the two of us with a quiet dinner, a really, really, really fabulous bottle of wine and a new episode of Big Bang Theory.

Today my new cane arrived. I decided that a black cane was inappropriate for summer and that I wanted something a little more seasonal.  If you have to use a cane ... make it a fabulous accessory!  The other thing I did today was buy a new pair of shoes.  Shoes with a heel.  Well, a 3cm heel that is very wide.  But it's a heel.  Something to wear with summer skirts.  They feel just a little more feminine than loafers and that maybe I'm getting my mojo back.

For the first time in a year I feel like I'm getting "me" back, and life is good again.  The time has gone by, and life's ebbs and flows have evolved to that point where it's time to say goodbye. Time to move on from the year that was May 2012 - May 2013,  to enjoy life and to focus on the future.

So, on this occasion of my surgiversary, I would like to thank those who have supported me, cheered me on, helped me out and given their time and effort to be involved in my recovery. I couldn't have done it without everyone's love and support.  If this surgery has happened to you, please feel free to reach out to me any time at intramedullary.ependymoma@gmail.com.  There are so few of us out there, and we can learn so much from each other.

I have reached the point in my recovery where there is nothing new to say. It's been a wild ride, but understanding that all good things come to an end, this is my final entry.

Until I wear a stiletto.