Holiday Update

Happy Holidays!  Jason and I just got back from a fun filled weekend down in the Valley.  After talking to some family members about a support group I joined, I thought I'd share the experience with the rest of the world...

 

Ever since D Day (yes, that would be my diagnosis day), I knew at some point I would want to look into and possibly join a support group.  It took me about 2 months to finally decide to give it a shot.  I wasn't quite sure what or if I'd get anything out of it, but what the hell, no harm in seeing what's out there, right?!?  Well, I have come across a group called the Pink Ribbon Cowgirls... no, I wasn't just looking for an excuse to wear my cowboy boots (well, okay, maybe).  ;)  So the Pink Ribbon Cowgirls is organized under the Breast Cancer Resource Center and is a social network of younger breast cancer survivors.  So let me tell you, this group makes my heart smile!!  ;)  The young women I've met are amazing... inspirational and just flat out fun!  I'm really looking forward to getting to know them better and of course meeting more of the members!  

And thanks to my sportsman hubby, he found a program called Casting for Recovery.  Here's a little background from womensflyfishing.net...

Casting for Recovery is a nationally recognized not for profit program established in 1996. It provides an opportunity for women whose lives have been profoundly affected by breast cancer to experience physical, emotional, and spiritual healing through retreats in a beautiful natural setting; and learn fly-fishing, a sport for life.  The CFR retreat is a two-day program that incorporates both fly fishing instruction and social support.  Hundreds of breast cancer survivors have participated in the program. Any woman who has experienced breast cancer is eligible to participate in a CFR retreat. She may still be in treatment, or perhaps her battle with breast cancer was decades ago. Each retreat is offered, including lodging and meals, at no cost to the participant. 

How bad ass is this?!?  Great find Jason!!  I just applied for the Central Tx retreat which is being held in April at Joshua Creek Ranch in Bourne.  It looks like they take approx 14 applicants, so my fingers are crossed that I'm accepted.  As many of you know I like to saltwater fish, but this last summer I took my first fly fishing lesson in CO.  I had a blast and I'm looking forward to fly fishing again this summer.  Not only would this be a fun weekend of "social support" and meeting new people, but this would be the perfect opportunity to polish up on my mad fly fishing skills!  Hmmmm, I wonder if there is a program called Swinging for Recovery... I hate to admit that my golf game could use a little help!  ;)

I'll keep you posted on my acceptance to CFR.  Until then, I'm back in chemo on Tuesdays and will hopefully be getting Port #2 after the New Year.  

Happy Holidays!