Ok, so after the dreary post I left yesterday, I should leave a more upbeat one. I feel much better today! There is something about sunshine that instantly lifts my mood. It is weird. I guess I could never move to a place where there is little sun light.
During the first week or so after chemo I don't sleep full nights, but slowly the amount that I wake up lessens. Last night, I still woke up quite a few times, but I was able to fall back asleep pretty quickly. I felt very refreshed when I got up.
This morning I was strong enough to take the dogs for a short walk with Mike. It seems like the side effects really aren't too bad this time, or maybe it is just because I am that much stronger. Whatever it is, I am thankful to God that I feel so good. I am still fighting off small waves of nausea, but I am keeping them at bay with the medicine I am supposed to take. I've found that milkshakes and ice cream help too! Weird, isn't it?! ;)
I have been getting shots since Thursday to build my white blood cells up. Maybe they are higher than they have been in the past and that is the reason I feel so good. Tomorrow's blood test will show where they are. I hope and pray that they are up because I really don't want to be stuck in the house for another week.
I have met a ton of wonderful people throughout this whole process. The nurses that I see on a regular basis at Hinsdale Hospital are so caring! It just truly amazes me as to how much genuine concern they have for me. To hear that they are praying for me and rooting me on in this battle is so comforting. Now, mind you, some of these people I have only had contact with on one occasion. Isn't that neat?
As terrible as this whole situation is, I would have to say that it really isn't that bad. Ok, yes it is, but I am so at peace with it. Our God is definately an AWESOME God!
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Glad to hear today was better than yesterday! You've got lots of prayers from all kinds of people being sent your way.
Here's my concern from reading one of your earlier blogs--what the heck were you doing out on your balcony watching funnel clouds??? Tornado sirens mean get inside. Don't make me have more storm anxiety thinking you're out watching funnel clouds:-)
i just want to say that i agree with nevin. no offense, but i really don't think that you and mike have the power to stop funnel clouds, nor do i think you should try.
i'm glad you were feeling better today.... you know i'm always here for you if and when you need me!! i love you!!
I agree with Nevin & Nikki, please don't stand and look a funnel clouds, we need both of you here.
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