I was just speaking to a friend who mentioned the idea of changing this blog's name to "Patty Had Cancer." At first, this seemed like a good and natural idea, however, upon second thought I realized that I still do have cancer.
I have the memories that compile the experience of knowing that your body is acting against you. I have memories of friends tenderly acting like nothing has changed. I remember my family always by my side. I have feelings of triumph and success. I still have cancer, not anymore in a physical sense and not only in memories, but now as a part of my character.
And I'm not ashamed of it. I'll just check it off the list of things to do in this life.
