Well they told me the steroid could make for some difficulty sleeping, so here I am at 11:25 at night. It was either that or the 2 hour post chemo nap. Or both. Today was #11 chemo day. I had originally started counting upward but have since decided counting down is better psychologically. So I have ten more to go. I am again doing well today. I am excited to share with you the article below of my nurses and Doctor. Dr. Berenberg is one of the doctors mentioned in the article, he is my doctor. I read this article in the chemo room today and saw it mentioned a chemo support group, which I had not heard of. So I asked nurse Josh, and he introduced me to another mama in the room who goes to the group. Long story short I am going to try and make their meeting tomorrow at 10 am. I haven't searched out a support group thus far because my cancer team headed by Mike, Allie & Daniel my "Family Ladies," parents, family near and far, my small group, MOMs group, church family and ALL of you have been my support groups. But this one is specific to breast cancer and they are all in military or spouses of military which makes for a unique lot. So as for now I am joining the "Ta Ta Sisters of TAMC" #eyeroll (TAMC is acronym for the hospital).
What I Know God is Good These are my nurses in the photo of this article! From the back Josh, Abby, Cindy and Jacqui #dontmesswithher They are all amazing!!https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.army.mil/article-amp/188654/tripler_celebrates_cancer_survivors What made today feel normal Allie wanted to make a necklace out of my beads as I'm headed out the door to chemo at 7:48am #hertimingisoff VBS is in full swing with Mike as a carpenter named "Apollo." Praises Teeth/gums are doing better I am not losing weight like I did sometimes with the first 4 rounds I am able to memorize more and more scripture. Deut 31:8 Phil 4:4-8 Isaiah 40: 28-31 Psalms 23, 100 and 121 Mike and I talked to 3 new friends in the chemo room today. We are blessed to already share with others just starting their BCancer journey Prayer Requests Minor tummy issues, after talking with Dr. B about this I am going to see a specialist for extra help Prayers for me to be able to work out what to eat during the remainder of chemo. I want to get enough calories but also be gentle on my tummy. Also, for self control not to eat food that will hurt my digestion. For my morning tomorrow, I haven't seen midnight in a while! Shout Out Julia for dinner tonight Kelly for Whole Foods gift card Chaplain Axtell for visiting me today and last time To all of you who texted me this week and today with prayers Aloha I thank you all again and again for your prayer, encouragement, messages, and emails. If I don't write sooner please be sure to tune in Sunday for my Father's Day edition. Much aloha~Nikki
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Kimi
6/16/2017 04:27:13 am
Thanks for the update, Nikki, even if you should have been sleeping. ;) Neat to read the article and see those who are walking alongside you. Especially so we can pray for them specifically and put a face to the name. Hope your week continues to go well and for strength and energy today! :)
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