It is so hard to believe that this time last year, Beverly was just being diagnosed and seeking treatment options.
Fast forward one year - she had surgery, six weeks of daily radiation, six weeks of chemo, a zillion trips to Emory, who knows how many scans and blood tests, chemo once a month since then, a loss of appetite and some weight, a loss of driving privileges, and a loss of some of her hair...
On the rebound, though, her appetite is back, she's put on a little bit of weight, she can drive around locally (the day she got her privileges back, Kelly reported Beverly was just like a 16 year old getting her license!), and her hair has grown back and it is curly! Super cute! She's gardening, painting, doing Sudokos and playing some funny game on her phone. She's hanging out with Jill watching old movies and laughing, she's making travel plans to exotic places (Florida and the Dominican Republic - you decide which is more exotic!)...in other words, she's doing great all around!
It's been a terribly hard year in some ways, but truly remarkable in some ways too. The good has definitely outweighed the bad. Through it all, though, Beverly has been a shining example of the power of positive thinking, faith that things will be alright, and an abiding love of life. We could all learn a thing or two from that powerhouse of a brave lady!
Until the next update, enjoy every single moment - each one is precious. Hug the ones you love every chance you get!
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