Soooo we are half way thru this section of chemo. 6 more sessions. When I went in for my first time of chemo, my nurse told me that my first and last would be the hardest. "My last?" I said. She said yes because it will finally be over and you won't really know what to do with yourself. Plus my time in the chemo corner will come to an end. Just like deployments, I am now allowing myself some excitement. One woman next to me today said she had two weeks off, and she couldn't believe how good she felt. "It will come," she said. My last treatment is August 23rd. I will have a few weeks off, then start 6 weeks of radiation. All of my treatments will be completed around late October. I was diagnosed on Jan 27th. So ten months. Praise God I didn't know it would take that long in the beginning! Mike says we are going to turn on Christmas music my last day of radiation, and I wouldn't be surprised if the tree goes up shortly after. #commanderchristmas Although the future is unknown (just like all of us) I am excited about God is going to do.
What I Know God is Good I'm becoming known for jumping in the pool next door with my clothes on I am loving learning more about food and nutrition Chemo clinic has free wifi #officespace What Made Today Normal Daniel refused to eat meatloaf for dinner, even after being bribed with a juice box Allie: "Mom, do you know that no man has ever walked on the Mars?" Me: That's right. Allie: "Daddy could be the first one to walk on Mars." Praises My cold is almost gone I had a good meeting with my doctor this week Prayer Requests Sleep tonight #tryingmelatonin Prayers against neuropathy (numbness in hands, feet) I have had very minor symptoms of this. Others I am talking to in the chemo room are having worsening neuropathy, which is causing them to delay and even cancel some cycles of their chemo. Prayers I can continue without this. Shout Out Shara for wonderful meal tonight Meredith & family for anniversary spoon Shelby for special card Liz and Shara for Costco trips Chaplain Lee for visit today Thanks Mom & Dad My mom Diane leaves Friday after being here 5 weeks. We are going to miss her. We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to my parents for giving up this time so mom could be here to help. She’s now retired! We can’t thank you enough for washing, dressing, feeding, playing and helping Allie and Daniel. Also, thank you for all the help with cleaning, doing dishes and laundry (all while in some major heat/humidity). Some of you may know I had some “Drama-for-your-mama” back problems growing up. My mom was there helping me every time I needed it. This has been no different. Thank you. It has been so helpful. Also, thank you to my dad for holding down the home front, even while really sick early on in the trip. We are looking forward to celebrating with them again in late August when they return the week of my last chemo! Partay time!!! Aloha Much aloha~Nikki
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Archives
November 2019
Categories |