I seem to have hibernated through the blizzard of 2011! It was a gift to me to have two full days of nothing to have to do! I spent Wed. of last week sleeping and watching everyone play out in the snow. I was so run down from chemo but I had not realized it until I had these days of rest!
Since the blizzard I have learned to find time only for me each day. I have had to readjust my schedule for each day but it has been working out great!
Over the past days there have been so many memorable events and meetings with people. It was a great doctor visit on Friday! The port worked well for getting blood again! The nurse who took me to my room has become a part of our family! She is a twin and we connected with her from the very first time we were in the office! She and I had a great conversation which I laughed and enjoyed the topic. Then my meeting with the doctor went well! I am so blessed to have such a kind and caring doctor! She and I spent a great deal of time talking about different things chemo is doing to my body and how I can decrease some of the discomfort. We problem solved through many of the issues. She also helps to encourage me to keep going even these last two treatments to come of the E.C. are going to be the toughest I have faced since my energy level is being drained. Please think of me this month because these two treatments will be over the next 3 weeks. It will take all of your prayers for me to stay strong and not give up when I am at my lowest!
Yesterday was memorable for Keith and I because it was the first time I left the house and forgot to check what was on my head... earlier in the day I had been annoyed by my wig so I had taken it off and replaced it with my night cap so I could relax. Then dinner time came and we went out into town. As we drove out of the driveway and down the cul-du-sac, I all of the sudden realized what I was wearing on my head and yelled "STOP!" I looked at Keith and said, "How could you let me leave the house with this on my head?!?!?!?" He is so observant at times but this was not one of them! So he drove me back home and I ran in to change head-ware. It only took a few minutes to ward off total embarrassment if I had made it to the restaurant.
Hair is a thing that has been comedic lately. Have you ever thought about the importance of hair on your body? I have found out the hard way that hair on your head is not only beautiful but it also keeps the soap from running straight into your eyes in the shower. I have burned my eyes more since I shaved my head than ever. I have also found that nose hairs will be appreciated when they return because I now find that my nose leaks constantly! Those hairs are important!
Life is good and each day is a gift! I am learning to live in such a different way but it is for just a small amount of time when looking into the future.
Since the blizzard I have learned to find time only for me each day. I have had to readjust my schedule for each day but it has been working out great!
Over the past days there have been so many memorable events and meetings with people. It was a great doctor visit on Friday! The port worked well for getting blood again! The nurse who took me to my room has become a part of our family! She is a twin and we connected with her from the very first time we were in the office! She and I had a great conversation which I laughed and enjoyed the topic. Then my meeting with the doctor went well! I am so blessed to have such a kind and caring doctor! She and I spent a great deal of time talking about different things chemo is doing to my body and how I can decrease some of the discomfort. We problem solved through many of the issues. She also helps to encourage me to keep going even these last two treatments to come of the E.C. are going to be the toughest I have faced since my energy level is being drained. Please think of me this month because these two treatments will be over the next 3 weeks. It will take all of your prayers for me to stay strong and not give up when I am at my lowest!
Yesterday was memorable for Keith and I because it was the first time I left the house and forgot to check what was on my head... earlier in the day I had been annoyed by my wig so I had taken it off and replaced it with my night cap so I could relax. Then dinner time came and we went out into town. As we drove out of the driveway and down the cul-du-sac, I all of the sudden realized what I was wearing on my head and yelled "STOP!" I looked at Keith and said, "How could you let me leave the house with this on my head?!?!?!?" He is so observant at times but this was not one of them! So he drove me back home and I ran in to change head-ware. It only took a few minutes to ward off total embarrassment if I had made it to the restaurant.
Hair is a thing that has been comedic lately. Have you ever thought about the importance of hair on your body? I have found out the hard way that hair on your head is not only beautiful but it also keeps the soap from running straight into your eyes in the shower. I have burned my eyes more since I shaved my head than ever. I have also found that nose hairs will be appreciated when they return because I now find that my nose leaks constantly! Those hairs are important!
Life is good and each day is a gift! I am learning to live in such a different way but it is for just a small amount of time when looking into the future.
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