Snow in New Orleans... unbelievable! (and an update)

The Cathedral in Jackson Square

 

Jackson Square with Snow!

This probably won't mean much to many of you... but for someone being born and raised in New Orleans, this is unheard of. Yes, we got a little snow once maybe in my lifetime there... but never like this! Supposedly they had 10-12 inches!  Hurricanes yes! Snow no!

Anyway, I loved these pics. Got many more from family and friends there, but liked these best, so thought I'd share.

Now for my 'update'. First of all, I will say that it isn't easy to share personal info - perhaps it's the English in me. But even though I wouldn't put any of this on Facebook (and may be deleting that social media soon- but hesitant as although I don't post on it much, I get pictures of family and friends that I wouldn't otherwise see), I do feel Ok posting on my blog - that I think only a small hand-full of people read.

Anyway, I did see and talk with my Oncologist this week. It's not the same one I had for my BC (he retired years ago). But I did like this man. He was quiet, laid back, and we 'talked' for a bit. I brought with me a list of questions. He answered them all well, and asked me a million questions too. He has my old records, and the report from the pet scan. From what he knew at the time, since I've never smoked and don't drink, he didn't 'think' it would be lung cancer... possibly my BC metastasized to the lung, but no way to really know without a 'biopsy'. 

I explained my thoughts... 'why at almost 80, do anything? Why poke the bear and wake up something that's probably been there for years?' He understood, but asked me "if it did turn out to be cancer (and it might not be... could be inflammation or scarring), how would I feel about knowing it was there and not doing anything? Told him I guess I won't know until I'm at that point.

So... after talking a bit and talking to DH, he said that he would like to look at the CD of the pet scan himself (he only had the report from the radiologist), and go over my past records,  and we will talk again in 2 weeks. This sounded fine with me.

Then... the very next day he calls me himself and says that he got hold of the CD and thinks that it may be fine to just wait and watch for a while... if this was OK with me. It is! So, we will meet again in 2 weeks and talk to set up a schedule. I will have another list of questions ready - of course (Beware the woman with a list!).

Update done! Probably TMI... but it is what it is. I don't mind sharing this with my 'family of bloggers' as I've learned that sometimes you'all have info that could be pertinent to the situation... and that's a good thing (and could add to my questions).

So, I guess this is it for today. I'm writing this on Friday, but won't post it until Saturday in case I come up with more to talk about.

Hm-mm, I did want to post this. As most of you know, I don't watch the news anymore... but do hear about what's going on from DH, kids, Facebook, and internet (and I do know that some don't agree with this backing off). But I handle things this way because it helps keep me sane and my bp and anxiety down for now. I'm not sticking my head in the sand. Anyway, I came across this and thought it kind of says how I feel, so thought I'd post it.

Have a wonderful safe warm weekend!  And thanks so much for reading...

Hugs (virtual),

Rian