Wow! What an amazing day! With all the wonderful things that happened today it almost feels like a dream. I had to go back to the cancer clinic for an appointment to meet my survivorship counselor, recheck my WBC count, and maybe get another WBC-stimulating shot. The thing about the Neupogen or Neulasta injection is that the side effects are not pleasant–a lot of bone and joint pain. Since I got the Neupogen yesterday I didn’t get a lot of sleep last night due to pain in my lower back and hips. I was really hoping that the WBC count would be up today and I would not need another injection.

My two wonder exes, Lorene and Sylvia, decided to go with me today. These two are incredible. They have been my greatest supporters and the most wonderful caretakers from the very beginning of this journey. They have seen me when the armor has been stripped completely away and have held me and comforted me through each of these vulnerable moments. The love I have for them is beyond words.

My appointment is at 9 this morning and we get there in the nick of time. Of course, as usual, the wait to be called back is about an hour. I have learned that that is the way it goes, so I use the time to write or talk to people, like the couple I met yesterday. Lorene, Sylvia, and I spend time laughing and catching up.

I am in the process of catching Sylvia up on the goats and other things when I see the couple from yesterday walk in. I could not wait to go over and see them. I walk up and they both smile. He is there getting prepped for his first chemo today. He says, “I was hoping I would see you today. I told everyone about you yesterday. I told them I met an angel.”

I looked at him and smiled and said, “You know what? I’ve met a lot of angels since being diagnosed.” He said, “Me, too.” I replied, “I think that our eyes have just been opened now and we are just aware.” His wife looked at me and nodded. He said, “I even told my ducks about you” and smiled.

We had to stop there because they were being called to the back. I looked at him, “Take care–good luck.” My heart hurts for them. The road is long and filled with ruts and holes; I sure hope it can be an easy journey for him. Just be open and see what the universe brings my way. This journey has not been easy but it has been worth it. I had no idea how much I could learn, how much I could care, and how much I love this sweet world until this journey began for me.

I get called for my appointment and Sylvia, Lorene, and I meet with the counselor. This is just what I need. Some help to put all the pieces together; some help to get me through the treatment process and into the next stage of being a survivor of breast cancer.

After the session, we head to the lab for blood to be taken so we will know the WBC count and if I need another injection. I am sitting in the lab, Sylvia and Lorene are in the hall behind me. I see the Supreme Court decision on Prop 8–I hand my iPhone to them–we are all smiles. Sylvia says, “Now we can get married.” Lorene says, “Not all three of us” and we all start laughing. It is a good day. Joy in my heart. I cannot believe it.

The tech comes over to draw blood and we wait. She returns, smiles. WBC normal–no injection. Wow, really? Such a relief. I knew that cheerleading skirt was good for something. We check out, everything still on schedule. Next chemo July 9th.

Not long after leaving the clinic we get the news about the Supreme Court’s decision on DOMA. I am overjoyed. I had fallen in love with Edie ever since watching Edie and Thea: A Very Long Engagement. A woman with such love, courage and strength–a true inspiration.

So today I feel like I am sitting on top of the world. It feels good but I know not to get comfortable. Life has to be lived one moment at the time. Every precious moment is worth living, the good and the bad, because there are angels everywhere. I just need to be aware every minute of my life.