I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! And I am SO grateful. Thanks God.
What a miserable couple days. But I felt great today. I am so thankful that I have such a strong body and that I am so healthy. I am sure that sounds nuts, cuz, well, cuz I have cancer. But I swear that if I was not as healthy as I am that I would probably be in the hospital. I will not bore you with any details. But looking at the timeline, it seems that about day 8 or so after my FEC5 chemo infusions, my body revolts. So, hallelujah, I get another short vacation from my pills tonight and maybe tomorrow night. I feel like an ungrateful brat since I know this clinical trial is crucial to my remission. lol It will just be good to have this small break like last time around.
By the way, not sure if I told you guys this, but they did NOT reduce my chemo infusion by 25%. My research nurse told me that in error. So I got the full juice but the clinical trial Tykerb pills were knocked from 1,500 mg a night down to 1,250. Anywho....it is all good.
Megan left today which is always hard on both of us. Thank goodness that cabbie nearly knocked her outta the way in the passenger dropoff lane or we would probably still be out there hugging. We have loved my sister's caring visits more than words can say. Michele, Megan, Suzanne, MB...all of them just rock. And Molly will be here for my 3rd chemo and more importantly Jesus' birthday so it will be a big time.
We have had a glorious night. We had a delicious, quiet dinner. Then we read Junie B. Jones in front of the fire, played with cars and just enjoyed watching the hounds play. Now the kids are down and I am still up and functioning. It is a great night.
I know I am a dork, but I have to share this. There is never a need to give the dogs their own chew toys. They will always end up with one.....more fun that way. This is one thing in life that brings me complete joy. Right up there with listening to my children tell me story about their day.
My money is on the little one.
Love and heartfelt thanks to all of you for your thoughts, prayers, messages, calls and e-mails!
xoxo
p.s. I have mastered the combover, in case you are curious, because believe me - I AM! I run to the mirror every morning to see the status of my noggin. LOL
7 comments:
Maureen, Just a quick note to tell you we've been thinking and praying for you. Gotta love those cozy moments reading a bed time story. The belly laughs when Junie B Jones does something silly are priceless. -Claudia
Your fireplace moment sounds heavenly Maureen! And, i loved the video! You are the best. So glad you had a good day. We love you!!!!
Linda
Mimi,
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GLAD that you are enjoying a few days rest from treatments. My heart aches every time I read your stories of daily endurance. I celebrate with you on the good days, and on the bad days I ask God for more good days for you.
Sending love to all,
Molly
I am so glad that you had a good night yesterday and I hope that today is even better. Please know that I am thinking of you every day and sending you lots of well wishes and hugs.
I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling better. I've been thinking a lot about you and what you're going through. I've got to get a fire going in the fireplace - I haven't had one yet this season!!
Caroline
Dear Maureen, Thank God you're sto strong, and thank goodness you're getting a break. Hope it lasts... Rest up and stay strong. The Howays all love you!! XOXOX
I am so glad you feel better. Gosh how I cherished those days of finally feeling good, I still do.
Enjoy the weekend. I will be thinking of you
Love Barbara
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