From Donna

OK, so here I am with my lump still intact. Do you know how difficult it is to do nothing (and I said I would not do that)? My doctor looked at my last scan and she also had a pathologist look at it and she really felt that the lump is nothing to be concerned about. It is soft, which is a good thing. So for now, she just wants me to watch it and if it changes, let her know.

I do have a lot to tell y'all. Since my lump episode, I went on vacation to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Yep, I'm a Yooper! It was great seeing my mom, brothers and sisters etc. Every time I hugged one of them, I had a melt down. You just never know if and when you will see them again.

My sister got remarried to her ex-husband - anything worth doing once is worth doing again. I am so happy for her. Tom is a great guy. I even did a little dancing at the reception. I caught up with old friends and reminisced.

I had lunch with Judy and Janis, two of my high school buds - Class of 66'. Here is a pic of the three of us.

On my list of things to do before I die (in about 50 years), I wanted to stay at the Holiday Inn that overlooks Munising Bay (Lake Superior). Yep, not a lot of high aspirations for me - the Holiday Inn will do! Anyway, the view from the balcony was absolutely beautiful. As you can see from the pic.

Isn't this an awesome view? One night I stayed up late - after midnight to watch the Perseid meteor shower. There were about 60 meteors per hour - the sky was pitch back, with a billion stars, and meteors flashing across my view.

Just goes to show you how insignificant we are in the grand scheme of things.

I have got to share another fantastic photo "op" with you. I was out on the lake and took this pic of a family of eagles on Grand Island using my zoom lens.

I got back from vacation on August 16th and attempted to go back to work on the following Monday. I started coughing during the day and my throat was bothering me so I went to the doctor the next morning. They took x-rays and found out that I have bacterial pneumonia. I guess because my immune system was basically non-existent, it was easy for me to get sick and I probably got it on vacation. So for now I am home but hope to go back to work soon.

I did see my radiation oncologist today and I do have - guess what - another lump. It's kind of under the arm in the bend. It is a hard lump (not good) but again we are watching it. I admit it, I did break down and cry when she told me. I am due to see my surgeon soon and I am going to get his opinion on what I should do at this point.

My daughter, Misty and her family are now living here. They are staying with us until they can get on their feet and find a place to live. I must say that it is quite different having three kids in the house. Yes, I do freak out from time to time. After all, I have not had kids around in years and my house is just not "kid friendly". But, you know me, I have my rules and as I told the kids - I'm their worse nightmare! LOL

I do love my grandchildren and it is good to have them close.

So, that's it for now. God Bless.