[Margerie]

You just know you are going to get caught with your guard down at some point! I was tough as nails and was almost a year from diagnosis when my meltdown occured. Get this, at the spa! I was getting my first wax just before my big reconstrucive surgery because I didn't want to be shaving anytime soon. The gal asked me if this was the first time for a wax. I couldn't get past anything but "Cancer" before I started cryng. She was so nice, although I am sure scared out of her mind to wax the legs of a madwoman. I was so worried about what she thought- but hey this is our own personal truth and nothing to be ashamed of!

Another year has past, and I think that was my only meltdown. Hey, chemo brain comes in handy sometimes. I just saw the same gal for a facial. She remembered me, of course, and was nothing but gracious!!

Anyway, enough about me- I am thinking of you and your mom. May you continue to heal together.