Author: lavagal

Hawaii Kai wife and mom. Melanoma Stage 3a Cancer survivor. English Language Arts teacher, English Learners Coordinator, and Paraprofessional Tutor. Super sub teacher. Dormant triathlete. Road cyclist and Masters swimmer. Gardener. Mrs. Fixit. Random dancer. Music Curator. A teenager trapped in an aging body. Did you know 60 is the new 40? It is.

Cancer 2, Paula 8; What’s next?

Leaving in the rain.

After Monday’s surgery and three days of recovery, John drove me home from Kaiser Permanente Moanalua hospital through a torrential downpour complete with thunder and lightning. It would have been nice to stay where the meals were delicious, square, and timely; the personnel were kind and attentive; and I had an air-conditioned room to myself. But there’s… Continue reading Cancer 2, Paula 8; What’s next?