Plant Strong

My brother has been in town for almost 2 weeks now and he has been introducing me to some vegan recipes and of course more juicing.  The kids are joining in as well and love it despite protesting it is too loud!

I have registered for my retreat in September followed by my colonoscopy that I am due for, September 26.  But before all that, I have my next scan July 17, a few days after I return from vacation.  I have a drs apt to discuss the scan July 19.  I am really hoping this doesn't ruin my birthday on July 22nd, it will be hard to want to celebrate if they find something.    I have quite a few symptoms that could be related to the cancer coming back or could be totally unrelated so  it is very nerve racking.    I guess this will be the rest of my life! I also feel as though my neuropathy  just made a jump into getting much worse instead of better, which surprised me since it hadn't gotten worse in about a month.   
 
I am really trying hard to follow a vegan diet. Check this out. http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/2250052 I think the coolest thing about the study at the link above is that even after 2 weeks of changing their diet they noticed a significant difference in their bodies fighting off cancer!  Here is a vegan lasagna I made tonight, soooo good!

(recipe: http://engine2diet.com/recipe/raise-the-roof-sweet-potato-lasagna/ )

I am off for vacation in a few days and I am sure it will be challenging to follow my diet as well as be surrounded by strangers that have no idea the fight I have been living.  I just hope I can relax and enjoy my time with the kids and Bryan and forget about my worries for a little while, as hard as that may be.  Happy 4th of July everyone!