A good day

Today was definitely the best day I've had since this whole saga began on Monday.  I could almost pretend life was somewhat normal.  After a relaxing morning answering emails and returning phone calls, my mom and I went up to Appleton Medical Center, where I met my care coordinator (Kelly) and a counselor who runs a breast cancer support group (Sara).  I was having an initial one-on-one session with Sara to see if I would be a good fit for the group.  She was really great - it turns out she's a music therapist and her office was filled with bongo drums and other instruments so I immediately bonded with her over music.  The next support group doesn't start until December, so I scheduled a few more one-on-one sessions because I liked her so much.  It was nice to meet these two new members of "Team Amazing Amy"  :)


I also met with the recruiter who I had worked with to get my new job, which went very well.  After explaining my entire situation to her, she told me she had no reason to think my new company wouldn't completely support me in whatever I need to do, work-wise.  She followed up with my future boss after our meeting and emailed me later that afternoon to let me know that he said the exact same thing: my new company will support me with whatever I need, and to just keep them posted as I learn more about my treatment plan.  While I obviously have no idea what I will and will not be able to do at this point, it was a HUGE relief to know they are going to be so supportive and flexible.

Today wrapped up with a very loud and chaotic family dinner (which is how most meals go in my house) - complete with screaming matches from my boys and wild antics in the basement.  Believe me, though, I'm treasuring each of these moments now.  I'm finishing the day with a drink later tonight with my 3 closest girlfriend in town, core members of my new "team".  I hope I'll have more days like this on the horizon that feel almost normal.  I know tomorrow will be a tough day, though: I have my surgical consult where I will learn more about my prognosis and treatment options.  But today was good and I'm going to hang onto these good days as tightly as I possibly can. 

Again, thanks to all of you for all of the love, support, and kind words.  It is so incredibly appreciated.