Monday was a rainy day on our little island. You know what I was doing. Rainbow hunting. We saw a huge one and then a few turns later I saw it again. In my rear view mirror. Let that sink in for a minute. Chemo will be over in a week. My doctor visits, blood draws, times in the chair will become memories instead of reality. Mike and I are planning to take lots of pictures and videos next week to help us remember what God has done. There is something about being in a valley that can make you really close to God, and you don't want it to fade. I am so grateful for the image he gave me of the rainbow in the rear view mirror. Whenever I remember chemo, I want to remember he left a rainbow behind us. What I Know God is Good The nurses wear a pink/white/green camouflage type gown over scrubs when they administer the chemo. #trynottospill I am currently wearing a beauty face mask...to give the "I spent the day at the spa" type effect I made little business cards with the blog link on them. Let me know if you want some to share with others. I am starting to plan my chemo corner ceiling tile. The ceiling tiles are all decorated by survivors. I will take it home next week to start decorating. There is 1.5 inch baby gecko staring at me while I write this. He seemed to be looking for a way off the table, so I just offered him my hand. He took me up on it. What Made Yesterday Normal Allie started 1st grade. Woah. So great. She was fully dressed and ready at 6:03 am. I even was up early and made apple cinnamon oatmeal in the Insta Pot. Let's hope this pattern of getting up early continues. I was humbled a little too. The first day of school is always exciting but I found myself trying to savor it. I think even the smallest of accomplishments will no longer be small in my heart. I'm so grateful for every single moment I have to see them grow up. And while I hear others talk about not wanting their kids to grow up, I am honored to see every milestone. Here's to 11 more First Days of School Allie girl. Praises No neuropathy, fevers, nausea The winds have been stronger Had a good follow up with OBGYN yesterday Saw 3 rainbows Monday, one today, and was sent one from Japan Prayer Requests Sleep tonight Cooler weather/wind I'm slugglish and irritable tonight Prayers for my transition out of chemo. It is such a relief to be done, however it also sort of feels like I'm no longer doing anything to fight it. A funny feeling, that I'm sure will pass but for now it's there. An army helicopter crashed 2 days ago on the North Shore here on Ohau. Please pray for the rescue efforts and families involved. Items in my Chemo Day bag Socks, sweater, headphones, essential oils, mints, orange tic tacs, book by John Stumbo: An Honest Look, The Magnolia Journal, Kind bar, water and an airplane neck pillow Shout Out Ashley Worrel for child care today Ashley Wolfe for fun dinner last night Aloha Much aloha~Nikki
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