Last week I came back to work part time for the first time in nearly 9 months. I'm only working about 25 hours a week to start, but it feels good to insert another sense of normalcy into my life. Who would've thought I'd say that about returning to work, but it's been great. By the time I get home each day, I'm pretty wiped out mentally. So, I've remedied that by napping for an hour or two. (Doctor's orders.) I figure, if my doctor can find a way to save me from cancer, I'd better listen to him.
My strength is still returning very slowly. Even with my fingers at times, it can be hard to do simple things, like open a bottle of Dasani water. I don't know what it is with those bottles, but those caps really kick my ass. I can play guitar a little better than I used to, but I'm still deeply struggling with it. Writing is tough too. My penmanship is very raw still and unrefined. (I used to have pretty good hand writing.) But I still need a lot of practice in getting it back. I have trouble buttoning my sleeves at times too.
It's really remarkable to realize what everyone takes for granted every day. Like, buttoning a shirt, opening a water bottle, or just taking a shower. Having had Leukemia and been through the treatment for it, it's made me realize what's important in my life and what's not important. I'm finding that things that used to irritate me don't so much any more. And every moment that passes is a gift and should be remembered as such. (I guess that's why they call it the present, right? Ha!) 
Last week I came back to work part time for the first time in nearly 9 months. I'm only working about 25 hours a week to start, but it feels good to insert another sense of normalcy into my life. Who would've thought I'd say that about returning to work, but it's been great. By the time I get home each day, I'm pretty wiped out mentally. So, I've remedied that by napping for an hour or two. (Doctor's orders.) I figure, if my doctor can find a way to save me from cancer, I'd better listen to him.
My strength is still returning very slowly. Even with my fingers at times, it can be hard to do simple things, like open a bottle of Dasani water. I don't know what it is with those bottles, but those caps really kick my ass. I can play guitar a little better than I used to, but I'm still deeply struggling with it. Writing is tough too. My penmanship is very raw still and unrefined. (I used to have pretty good hand writing.) But I still need a lot of practice in getting it back. I have trouble buttoning my sleeves at times too.
It's really remarkable to realize what everyone takes for granted every day. Like, buttoning a shirt, opening a water bottle, or just taking a shower. Having had Leukemia and been through the treatment for it, it's made me realize what's important in my life and what's not important. I'm finding that things that used to irritate me don't so much any more. And every moment that passes is a gift and should be remembered as such. (I guess that's why they call it the present, right? Ha!)
