One Year Ago

One year ago right now, I could barely tie my own shoes.

One year ago right now, I could not feel my feet or my fingers at all.

One year ago right now, I could hardly walk without assistance.

One year ago right now, nothing tasted good.

One year ago right now, I often could barely remember my husband's name, let alone facts about world history.

One year ago right now, I spent every Thursday in a big purple chair with poisons pumping into my body.

One year ago right now, I came home from school everyday and slept for at least 2 hours.

One year ago right now, I had given up playing drums for the foreseeable future.

One year ago right now, I had no idea I was BRCA-1 positive.

Today, I put on my favorite bright purple Converse and tied them myself.

Today, I still can't feel my feet, but I can feel my fingers enough to type well again.

Today, I actually jogged down a hallway. ( I was late to a Dr. appointment)

Today, I am looking forward to my blueberry yogurt and grapenuts at lunch time.

Today, I still have trouble with words and memory sometimes, but I'm competently teaching two world history classes and often refer to my husband by name.

Today, it is Thursday, and though I had an early morning Dr. appointment, I am at school and accomplishing lots of tasks.  I'm still taking several medications, but none of them are poisons!

Today, I'll head straight from school to my tai chi class at the Cancer Center.

Today, I'm playing on two different worship teams and have a practice at 8:30 this Saturday morning.

Today, I know about my BRCA-1 status and am actively dealing with the implications.

What a difference a year makes!!