My in-laws still give us something every week as a chemo pick-me-up. This week it was some pampering treats and a super soft blanket that I had to fight Chance for when I opened it.
On this rainy day, it seemed like a good day for a spa. I took a hot bath, did a couple of facial items hoping to soothe my face rash, and used some of the moisturizing products sent this week. I then shared my blanket with Chance.
I’m thankful my in-laws still want to make chemo week easier. I so appreciate them.
I’m halfway done with chemo!
I dressed for comfort and put on bright colors because I didn’t feel like it. I woke up feeling kinda lousy and crabby.
Work frustration made it worse, so by the time I had chemo at 3:30, I was NOT into it. But it’s not like I had a choice. Thankfully, it went fine and went quickly.
We got home to find a friend had put some cute items in the yard that made me smile and made it hard to stay crabby. I’m thankful for that.
Today I’m thankful for this. Patrick mowing the yard. It reminds me of the sunny, warm days ahead when chemo will be done. Today was a good glimpse into a bright future.
Ah, Monday. Especially a Monday after a holiday. Yay.
Thankfully, it wasn’t crazy busy at work. I was able to get caught up from taking Friday off. And even better, my sister and brother-in-law were in town and stopped by around lunchtime to drop off some stuff for me. It was warm enough that we were able to sit outside and chat for a bit, which was super great. I’m so glad they moved back to within driving distance so we can see each other more. They used to live in Las Vegas, but decided they wanted to be closer to family, and now my mom now lives with them.
I’m also grateful for the box of craft items my mom sent with them for me as well as the Easter gift of yummy items my other sister sent along. I’m glad I had some things to send back with them!
Happy Easter! I watched church online today, and the message was about our life being “new” because of Easter. I’m not sure I feel new, but I like the idea. Just like I like the idea of Easter being triumph over death. After the past year, both are necessary right now.
Today I’m thankful for an inspiring message, renewed faith, beautiful weather, and good food.
I’m super thankful that again today my pain was manageable. It’s such a big difference. I was able to get outside for a bit. I even saw a couple of friends briefly—one when she dropped off some lovely purple tulips, and the other when I dropped off a birthday gift, and ended up with an Easter gift in exchange!
So…while I was not pain free today, my muscle aches were manageable. I only needed one Tylenol a couple of times today to take the edge off. I’m calling the reduction in chemo a success for that. I’m so thankful and hopeful tomorrow will be the same or better.
Since I took the day off work, I ran some errands in the morning and then spent the rest of my day like this. I’m not sorry about it.
Today I felt really good! It was wonderful. If this is an April fools joke, I’m ok with it, and I’m hopeful it will continue. I’m taking tomorrow off work. Whether I’m pain free or not, I’ll be enjoying the sunshine and warmer weather.
I’m also thankful today that I was able to find some fabric my daughter needs for her wedding dress. Since we don’t live close, I can’t do hands on wedding stuff, so I’m happy to help in whatever way I can.
Seven more to go…
My chemo session was later than normal today—3 pm instead of the morning. It is always interesting to me to see the different faces of folks when I go. Most are older, and they tend to watch tv loud enough for others to hear. Or they sleep. Most have a support person with them who appears to be a spouse. Sometimes a child. I’m always dismayed by those there alone, considering we are allowed one support person. It makes me wonder if they’re home alone too.
The treatment center I go to is attached to a hospital, so not everyone there is getting chemo. They also do other infusions as well, although they’re not usually in the same wing. It’s lucky that the hospital is right down the hall because tonight was filled with a little drama. The lady next to me was admitted to the hospital because her blood sugar level was ridiculously high and they couldn’t get it reduced. I have no idea what her infusion was for. Another woman had a severe reaction to her medication and began crying loudly, wailing about her pain. Good thing for her, they got things resolved quickly.
It’s impressive how calm the nurses and doctors are in this center. None of them got ruffled this afternoon. They calmly helped everyone, explained what was going on and what they needed to do to resolve things.
I’m thankful for the staff today. I’m also thankful that my doctor adjusted my chemo dose, hoping that it will help lessen my pain side effects. Fingers crossed that it works!
I read this in one of my daily readers and it seems to fit today. Even yesterday was still off but today is better. It’s bad one day; it’s good the next. Today was more normal. Three days ago, terrible. That’s the way life works, I guess. I’m thankful today for this simple reminder to keep hanging in there.
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