I am officially half way through the first phase of my year long treatment. I had my second chemo yesterday. I was glad to have my sister Suzanne was with me. I assured her it would be a quick day. I lied. We got there at 8:30 and got home around 3. Turns out the infusion center has its own version of Black Friday. lol. My dear friend Tari, a survivor, gave me this advice at the beginning of this process and it has helped me...ya' know, set expectations:
"Be patient with the ridiculous and never ending delay and bureaucracy of the medical world. The frustration and waiting will be astounding but it will all happen in good time."
I have felt okay and am sleeping like a rock other than getting up every 3 hours last night, which was really hard to do because I was wiped out. But the thought of chemicals searing the lining of your bladder is very motivating.
Thanksgiving was wonderful. Having the Lanza's here with us was really special. I wanted to post but I couldn't come up with anything to write. Truly. Not because I am not grateful for the bounty of blessings in my life but rather that I have so.so.so.very.much to be thankful for that I didn't know where to start! So I commit to write a post dedicated to all I am thankful for, I will do that in the coming weeks. I am always thinking about it and thanking God. So it will be a fun post to write.
xoxo
5 comments:
Thank you for posting--we were having withdrawals! The chemo has to be tough... but you are tougher. Stay strong... We love you so much.
XOXO
Chris & Shelly
Mimi,
So glad to read your latest post, and truly thankful that Susie, Don and the boys were with you to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Hope today is a good one for you. Excited for you that Megan will be there soon. I was thinking about how special it will be for the three of you to be together - no doubt it will be a special time.
Love you. Miss you. Praying for you constantly.
Love, Molly
Fist up Sista...imagine already through the second one....you are doing great...and I know its so weird how some days there is a chemo back up line hello the post office we expect it but chemo?? It is just so unfortunate this disease is at such am epidemic this is what we face. Some days my drips just had to be set slower also, I remember one day I was all that was left in there from the early morning I mean they were sweeping the floors waiting:)!! There are days like these as in all things in life....stayed focus on the task at hand and it will all get done and not too long from now you will be looking back on this in even greater thankfulness and a very different perspective.
Rest rest....pee ....pee...I set my alarm to pee and medicate pee and medicate so I did not get sick we all figure out what routine works to keep our head out of the toilet.
Thinking about you and praying for you and all everyday...fists up...JoAnna
Gosh, I agree with the withdrawal feeling. I especialy enjoyed the pictures on this post. Really there are just no words to describe how beautiful they are. You are such an amazing mother. My love to you all.
Barbara xoxo
You are an inspiration, Maureen. I always love reading your latest posts. Keep fighting the good fight!
Blessings,
Mark
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