Well, I don't know if I should blog today or not. I'm not in a "happy place." I have a chemo-induced sore throat, my tummy feels strange, and I get light-headed whenever I get up.
BUT…I was blessed to see a dear friend while we were out doing the rounds of blood draws this morning. And I have two cuddly little naughty pups laying (lying?) by my legs. Two other dear friends have texted me today just to check up on me. And I have a husband who is trying to protect me from myself.
Evidently I have started cooking something at the stove three different times and then just walked away and left it. I didn't realize I was doing that. That is bad. Is it any wonder he has taken over all my pill taking? Who knows what I would be taking when if he didn't come in and take over!! (But I will admit, there is a part of me that is kind of ticked that he thinks I can't take care of myself!!) :)
These chemo drugs seem to be more energy sapping than I remember from last time. I sleep. And sleep. Sometimes holding my cell phone is too hard--and, if I can't hold my cell phone you KNOW I am exhausted!!! My iPad is supposed to come either tomorrow or Wednesday, so that is good news. Maybe I can listen to some books on tape. I'll be like that commercial where the English-speaking guys get in the car and listen to the Spanish language tapes and, by the end of the commercial, they are fluent. Maybe I'll try that!!
Today was a blood draw to check my potassium. Wednesday is a blood draw to check my red and white counts. Then, I believe the next poke will not be for 2 weeks, until the next chemo session. YAY! But, these girls who poke me are pros. It never hurts at all.
So, that's about all I have to say. Not much. Just enough to let you know I'm still here. Sometimes it just seems too much--that I have to do this five more times. But, I can't focus on that. I can pray for strength to get through today.
"I have made you. I will carry you. I will sustain you. I will rescue you." --Isaiah 46:4
What more can I need???
Kitt.
praying for you kitt!!
ReplyDeleteHave youhad any more of the meals I made you? Hope they're good! Any suggestions for the next round?
ReplyDeleteI hope the 3rd time is the charm! Trying again, for the net has eaten 2 posts so far.
ReplyDeleteSweet Kitt, praying for you. May His joy be your strength!
Trying to figure what schemes you could plot then blame it on the chemo. Ordering knives from infomercials. Or chia pets? Praying! Gretchen
ReplyDeleteLet yourself sleep. All you can. That is one way your body can give all it can to fighting & healing. Dream dreams of a fully healthy you!
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