The Chronicles of Ascites
August 15, 2010 by Patricia
Filed under Patricia's Journey
It is obvious I have reached a place where I haven’t enjoyed writing about what is happening. Not sure why. One voice says it is important to keep the blog up to date at least weekly for my angel friends who are praying and watching over me and another voice says “if you don’t feel [...]
Just the hairy facts, Ma’am
March 7, 2010 by Patricia
Filed under Patricia's Journey
I’m sitting here thinking about what to write and why anyone would be remotely interested in watching my hair grow. Of course, it holds endless fascination for me. The whole process of the body’s growth and regeneration is phenomenal, and at my age, it is a pleasure to watch something in a rebirth stage as [...]
Hair today, gone tomorrow
November 6, 2009 by Patricia
Filed under Patricia's Journey
One week ago, after three chemo treatments, my hair began to fall out. A couple of days later, a hair cut reduced the fall out on my pillow. Not that less hair fell out, but with the length cut by 2/3, it didn’t seem as great. My best guess is I have [...]

On June 25, 2008, my 13-year-old son and I boarded a plane for Honolulu, Hawaii. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to live on an island. There is something in my life that I did NOT wish for. I am experiencing cancer for the third time.