So at work this week I have been putting together my year end contributions. I have to include all projects, tasks and results that I've completed this year. It is what they use to determine my raise and job security. So I've been going through my year and as I put down all my job related accomplishments, I really wanted to add in this list:
12 rounds of chemo
13 radiation treatments
3 surgeries
9 consultations/other doctor appts.
6 scans and tests (2 PET, 1CT, bone marrow, EKG, diffusing capacity)
8 different doctors seen this year
296 hours of sick time (which is actually only 14% of working time)
8 lbs gained, 4 lost
15 inches of hair lost, 2 gained so far
16 hats
1 wig
3 fevers
0 throwing up (thank goodness for anti-nausea medication!)
10 neulasta shots
10 baths for my aching bones because of my neulasta shots
$170,000 in Medical Costs
$1500 of which I paid
1 GREAT Health Insurance Plan
too many to count…nurses and blood draws (fyi to the nurses, I have floppy veins)
1 Body free of Cancer!
2 houses sold, 1 bought
1 wedding planned
1 amazing husband
9 months of marriage
250 (appx.) Thank you notes written (I really am blessed by all of you!)
4 trips (Florida, St. George, California and Boston)
I left it all out of my work list, but if I got to give myself a raise for my personal accomplishments this year, I would give myself the highest raise if I do say so myself.
Mostly I just thought all the numbers were interesting and wanted to remember them.
This also reminds me why I keep telling people that life is normal and almost a little boring...which I LOVE!
7 comments:
That is crazy. You should have included that in your report. I was thinking to do something like this for Eliza but I have no idea how many chemo treatments. I guess I can add it all up some day, but really it is too much to count. Here's to a NORMAL year in 2009. I don't want to jinx it though.
Wow, you HAVE been busy this year. I can't believe that all your treatments added up to $170,000! Good thing you have such great insurance.
WOW, that is some medical costs. Good thing you have great insurance
Wow, that is crazy! You really have been through a lot this year. You're amazing!
Wow!! What a list...so glad you wrote all that down, because it's something to remember...you'll never forget the year 2008. So proud of you, I love you. AND glad it's all over!! Love, Mom
Okay, I am laughing that you wanted to add this to your list of what you accomplished this year... LOL! You really did do A LOT and hey, it makes the rest of us appreciate the "normal" and "boring" part of life. Thank you for that perspective!
This list is incredible! What a good thing to have in your journal so you can remember it and share it. 2008 has been one crazy year. I would give you a killer raise if it was up to me! :)
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