My next chemo was due on the following Monday, so this was one of my "good" weekends. So, as we usually try to, I wanted to do something special before that. And there was another very special occasion to celebrate - my parent's 50th wedding anniversary.
So for the first part of this long weekend
As I grew older, I gathered more family and friends who also showed me how to "keep on goin' on"! So this weekend, it started off with a trip to Creevy in the beautiful county of Donegal with Mary and Kevina. I was a lady of leisure as Kevina did all the driving and I slept in the passenger seat! Mary had a great welcome for us! I was still getting used of my bald head, but this was the first time I took my bandana off outside of the house! Normally, I have a somewhat sallow complexion and I would tan at just seeing sun in the forecast! But here I was, not even 5 mins with my big bald head out and I could feel I was starting to burn! But it was beautiful to feel the sun on my skin! I lathered on the Factor 50 and settled myself down on the sun chair with my crosswords and a glass of white wine! Mary had planned a shopping trip but I simply couldn't leave my seat! For first time in a long time, I was happily relaxed and felt a million miles away from all the pain of the last few months. Even though I knew this was just a temporary reprieve, I was totally mindful and enjoying the moment that was.
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My big bald shiny head gets its first outing!
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With Mary, Donegal's finest hostess!
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On Saturday, Kevina dropped me to Charlestown where Fergus drove up with mum and dad and collected me. See the next entry for part 2.
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