Yes, I did make it to Alaska without any issues. It was an emotional journey to return, mostly healthy and financially broke. Seattle is a beautiful city. I'll miss walking without fear of falling on the ice but that's all. I feel for my fellow cancer friends at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance but I did my time, I'm still healing and now it's time to move on with life.
On the day I flew back, my jazz band performed for an event. They were hoping I would be there so I was. The next night (Friday) was a huge event. The Improv Club did a fantastic performance as a fundraiser to hep pay my cancer bills. It was humbling to see donations pouring in to help pay the medical bills. Although the need is real, I had a difficult time dealing with it. I've put on large fundraising events for other teachers in the past who had cancer. I didn't realize that being on the receiving end of the fundraisers was so difficult. The appreciation I felt when so many want to help is a bit overwhelming.
Some of my students also performed Saturday morning for the "Solo & Ensemble Festival" at the University. I listened to a few of my older students. As expected, they were fantastic. It was great to see other teachers but I had to stay clear of close contact. That was the busiest I've been in several months so I slept for fourteen hours last night.
Next, I'll meet with my Anchorage Oncologist on Monday and ask if I can start working half-time on Tuesday. The students seem ready to have me back, the great substitute I've had all year is glad to have some time off and I need to start my old life again.
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