Happy Belated Thanksgiving,
Nicki, I remember a very similar incident on my first Thanksgiving. Where I was, had a tradition of everyone at the table would express what they were thankful for and I was loaded for bear. I was 9 months post surgery and about 6 months post Rad and I had a very looooong list of people, pets, inanimate objects, nature, etc. that I was going to talk about. When it came my time to speak, I opened my mouth and froze, then the floodgates opened and I had leave the table for a few minutes.
The next Thanksgiving, I was more than able to get my list of thanks out and with a big smile on my face.
Jack
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Dx 1-15-97 SCC rt. tonsil & lymph Stg IV, Surgery 1-23-97 tonsillectomy & mod radical neck dissectomy right side, Radiation both sides 35 trtmnts