Last weekend we celebrated Thanksgiving, and I have a lot for which to be thankful.

I was able to enjoy a fabulous Saturday afternoon in Wine Country with people who are near and dear to my heart. And you just can’t beat being able to sit outside in short sleeves enjoying wine, cheese and charcuterie…in October!

Our afternoon in Wine Country was followed the next day with an awesome Thanksgiving Dinner with the Frampton-Racanelli clan. It was a classic meal with all the fixin’s…turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy…all of my faves…and yes, there were some healthy veggies too!

Another reason that I am thankful is that I received a gift from a very special person. In past posts I have mentioned my “big sister” Andrea. Andrea’s mom, Sandra, has made me many presents over the years. All of them have been incredibly thoughtful but this latest gift may have made my eyes tear up…just a little. Sandra knitted me my very own Wonder Woman shawl to keep me warm during my treatments (the shawl also came with a set of hand knit “implants” in the event I needed them post-surgery!). I received this wonderful gift made with love in time to keep me warm for my last icy Docetaxel infusion.

And maybe it’s strange that I am also thankful that I had my Round 6 treatment this week. However this is the last round with the really nasty chemo drug, Docetaxel. I had the treatment on Thursday, and now I am waiting for the side-effects to kick in. I am grateful that this should be the last time that I have to experience these severe aches and pains. I just have to get through the next few days, and hopefully I can avoid another trip to my local Emergency Room!