Tomorrow is my 9th treatment. It will be a "small" one, just Taxol, so it won't take too long. I expect everything will go just like it always has. My cancer friend, Regena, is coming with me tomorrow. And we're going to get Indian food before, just for good measure. I've been discouraged today. I called my nurse this morning because I was unsure about chemo next week. My CT scan is on Wednesday, by Friday we'll have results. So, if the cancer has responded like I hope it has, would I continue doing chemo? Yes--to 12 treatments.
Chemo's side effects are wearing on me. Fatigue, fatigue, fatigue, constipated diarrhea (yes, it's possible), a runny, bloody, raw nose that never stops (I should buy stock in Kleenex), taste distortion--nothing tastes good, super dry skin, and unquenchable thirst. There comes a point where you just want to put all that behind you. I'm looking at the New Year before there's a possibility of that. I'm assuming things go my way. So it's discouraging, I thought I'd be getting a reprieve after this week. Blahhh!
My sweet Aunt Jeanette sent me this necklace--I love it! What a great constant reminder that these are the most important things in life! I'll wear it everyday. I also wanted to post a picture of the awesome vegan treats my friend Shellie makes for me. Lately, she's kept me well stocked with treats I can eat, which I'm so grateful for. Who doesn't need chocolate everyday! If I was going to choose a candy bar, it would be a Reeses, so these healthy peanut butter cups are perfect, and SO good. I keep them hidden, they're too good to share with little people. :)
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I loved the class, and can't express how much I admire you and your invincible spirit. Thank you so much for moving forward in faith and strength at a time that it would be so easy to do otherwise.
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