And then there was one. Uno. Ohh goodness today was a little fun. We got checked in then there was some kind of alert, and everyone had to evacuate the hospital. Of course. We all walk out and then sit for 2 minutes then all walk back in. This would have been fine except Mike was carrying a giant box with 11 goodie bags in it. My hero. We get thru vitals and into the chemo corner and I sit in the same exact chair as on my first day. Of course again. I get my first medicine hung and I took my IV pole around to all the staff and nurses to pass out my goodie bags. How does one say "thank you" for curing cancer? Trail mix and Milano cookies hardly seem enough. I did give a personal touch to each one. As I mentioned yesterday in Luke 17 I didn't want to be the one that forgot to give thanks. We sat next to a couple today who were starting their treatment. We had good conversation. As time went on the end got closer and closer. I got sleepy. Then just like that, the bag was empty. I feel like each of you deserved to be there with me when my nurse called to the other nurse, "Cindy...I need a bell." Mike and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for praying over us this year. All of you have played a part in getting us to this mountain top. Now we march on to the next phase, what Allie calls the "lazer gun" doctor (i.e. radiation). We hope you continue to join us on this journey and see what miracles God has in store for us next. What I Know God is Good. All the time. God is good. Amen? ~My nurse Jacqui was overjoyed to find new scrunchies in her gift bag, she wears 2 everyday. She says she's low because her dogs steal them all the time. ~I am going to start making tally marks every time someone says, "You have a good shaped head." What I Don't Know ~When my next appt is with my oncologist. Wow. It will be in late October but I have been seeing him every 2 weeks for almost 5 months. Not having an appointment feels like craaazzzyyyy town. ~When my hair will grow back. Most survivors have told me a minimum of 8 weeks. I will start a poll for most creative Halloween costume. #chiapet ~I got my ceiling tile to decorate. Let me just tell you it is a heck of a lot bigger off the ceiling. I am not sure I am going to decorate that thing. So now I have homework. What Made Today Normal ~You might be wondering what we did tonight to celebrate? Tonight was 'Back to School' night for 1st grade. Not sure I'll remember everything the faculty said but her school is lovely, and I'm so grateful to have her there. ~On Monday a first grader came up to me and said, "Do you have a disease?" Me: "yes" Kid: "Oh I know that disease it makes your hair fall out." Just in case we needed confirmation that 1st graders are known for brutal honesty. What You Can Do for Me Today Please tell someone "thank you" who doesn't hear it often enough Praises Chemo is finished after almost 5 months. No fevers or nausea A woman today started her treatment, as I was finishing mine 3 chairs down. I was able to talk with her, as she has the same kind of breast cancer and same treatment. I am honored God has given me this ministry to reach other women. My parents come Sunday for 2 weeks Prayer Requests Sleep tonight I have some skin irritation/blisters on my fingers I have mild neuropathy in my fingers and feet I have had some moments of fear as I am transitioning. James 4:7 Shout Out Shara for child care today Juil for carpool Mum for flowers Emily for the most supercalifragilisticexpialidotious dinner (see photos) Holly for the card Lucy for card, tea, and new mug To the Kbay Stroller Warriers for running in pink today in my honor! Beautiful sign from your keiki, mahalo!! To all of you who rang bells, and messaged/called me today, I am humbled and so grateful words can't really say. Aloha Much aloha~Nikki
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Krista Dupps
8/24/2017 05:43:51 am
Words ... looking for words ... no words.
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Cathy Ruff
8/25/2017 01:53:38 am
And now your ministry continues! I too, write this with tears in my eyes. Congratulations on completing your chemo Nikki! Beautiful pictures, you look radiant! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I'll be reading your blog so keep on writing!!
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