Update

Friday I am off to the Creative Healing Retreat for Breast Cancer Survivors in Morro Bay, looking forward to meeting new friends and relaxing. There will be drumming, yoga, walks, eating and creative collages. I've come a long way on my journey but know there is more work to be done.

Found out a couple of weeks ago that I have osteoporosis in my left hip....genetic and from chemotherapy. The oncologist is recommending medication to slow the bone loss, I just have decided what kind I want. There is a daily, weekly or monthly pill or an annual iv infusion. From what I've read there are some rare, but serious side effects that have to do with your jaw. I have an email out to my dentist for some advise, just waiting to hear back.

I plan on continuing with water aerobics but will have to add in weight bearing exercise five days a week for 30 minutes each. On top of the extra exercise, I am supposed to add more vitamin d and calcium to my diet. Heading to Staff of Life on Friday more for a new round of vitamins and supplements.

The family is going to have a kind of odd Thanksgiving this year. Suzanne and I are heading to Oregon with one of the boys, Dave and the other will be at his family's house and Eddy is going to the Mojave for dirt bike riding. Grandpa Toci moved to Grants Pass, which makes it much easier to visit everyone at the same time.

Nothing much else going on other than work. Business is improving but we are still fighting our way out of the whole and now we are heading into the slow time of year for the painting industry. The spray booth should keep us working this winter....everyone cross your fingers.

Have a fabulous week!