365 Days With Bonnie

Thursday, April 5, 2018

April 3rd and 4th 2018 Wednesdays.

Off to Boston I go. My sister Becky drove me down early. My appointment was at 7:30 but we wanted to get there on time. Made reservations at the Holiday Inn as they have free shuttle service that will bring you to Mas. General.

The day began with meeting my Doctor. Had blood work, pills to take, my infusion and blood work done every couple of hours. We had time to spare We did allot of walking. One and a half miles to be exact. Nice gifts shops and cafeteria.

Last blood drawing was at 5:30. What long day.
We decided to take a taxi back to the Holiday Inn. Thought it would be quicker instead of cal ling for the shuttle. e were both exhausted. I swear the taxi driver took his time getting us there, It cost $20.0 and that was without the tip. What a long day. Ordered dinner, showered and straight to bed.
Will finish my blog tomorrow sharing Thursday day and a few pictures to share.

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A Note From Bonnie:

As many of you know, I was diagnosed with melanoma in November of 2010. They found traces of melanoma in two of my lymph nodes. I had the melanoma removed and during a year of treatment with interferon I came up with a bucket list of things I wanted to do in my life. One of these things was to walk 50 miles for Lend A Hand. I made a promise to myself that I was going to do it. This foundation does so many great things for people who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis. I had big plans to do my walk this year but my melanoma returned to my left lung and my brain. I had brain surgery a week after my diagnosis in September of 2017. I am now in treatments for my right lung. Since my brain surgery I lost partial vision in my right eye. I can no longer drive a vehicle which is discouraging for me. I also need a friend to walk or run by my side.

This January, my friend Christa and I did the Runner's Alley Winter Warrior Challenge for the second year in a row. We walked in sleet, blizzards, freezing temperatures and did at least 3 miles everyday for 31 days. It gave me a purpose to keep going and to remain positive. It got me off the couch and into the fresh air. It gave me a reason to get up every morning.

So on January 31, our last day of the challenge my friend said "I will walk by your side for 365 days if you would like to walk for Lend A Hand". So here we are... and so it begins!

A Note From Christa:

I have known Bonnie for 41 years. Since I was 2 years old. Bonnie is my mom's very best friend. To me, Bonnie is a great inspiration of hope and strength. I am honored to be able to walk beside Bonnie for 365 walks (and many many laughs). It makes me happy that I can help her achieve her goal of walking for Lend A Hand. I get to be her second set of eyes and I am honored.