A very bad, terrible, beautiful day
It's been a long time, but it hasn't been long at all. In just a few of months, my old life seems so far away. There are still things I miss and things that frustrate me, but things are getting easier. It's hard to believe that one diagnosis, one single word, would be the catalyst for such a change. I don't feel like I turned over a new leaf. It's more like I'm on a whole new tree. Today is my last day with Dana, my Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), who has helped me learn how to take care of myself and my lymphedema. It is a bittersweet day. Meeting Dana was not the beginning of my story, but it was definitely the beginning of my turnaround. September 21, 2020 is my oldest daughter's birthday, but it was the day my world completely shifted. Dana has given me bad news, good news, education, guidance, and miles of support. I'm going to miss seeing her every week. But I was not happy to be with her that day... Let's go back to the beginning. Back i...