I don't think I have much to say but thought I would anyhow :) Yesterday I had my second round of the 2 chemo meds...the tougher one and the milder one...for a 5 hour chair sit. I am thankful for my friend who took me and gave her time...probably about a 7 hour day... so that my son and husband could enjoy some time together as it is my son's spring break this week.
It's sort of funny how things work. I had changed my schedule from Wednesday to Monday so that I would feel better on weekends and for church Sunday. The first time I went to my Wednesday treatment we (my husband and I) met the gabber. He and his wife were nice people. He was the very talkative type, she more quiet and settled and chimed in now and then. She told me that her husband had battled many cancers. They both carried on with people I could tell they knew from various treatment times.
When I went in for a oncology appointment on my in between treatment times one Wednesday, I saw the couple and greeted them...and I as left I realized I wouldn't be likely to see them since I would now have Monday treatments.
Well, yesterday, I went back to the chemo area and there was the couple. He told me he switched back to Mondays because that was what he preferred. So, it appears that I will see this couple about twice a month. It made me think...I may have opportunity to talk with this couple more and encourage them and bring God talk into our conversation some. Changes are for a reason.
I slept in today as I needed to rest more after treatment yesterday. We were able to go out as a family and enjoy a fun movie and lunch out. I wanted to be able to do this before the next few days get me down.
I did get a bit wobbly-legged today and some noodley feelings in my arms but after some nourishment it leaves more or less.
I did the trick yesterday to help fight neuropathy. During the tough chemo, Taxol, I rested my fingertips on ice packs. I have a little numb-ish feeling but I do believe that will help me not have a real issue!
I still pray daily for a long healthy life with my family. There are many things you can learn when you are going through major health issues. I have learned prioritizing differently. I have learned to truly be thankful for EVERY little thing in life. I have learned an appreciation for many things. I have learned humility. I have learned that there are many friends and family members who are there for me to support me in prayers and encouragement. I am so thankful for them!
God allows things to happen in our lives that we may never fully understand. That's okay. We don't need to understand. We just need to know that He is with us and He helps us to deal with all that we are going through. He is there to talk with, lean on, cry on, receive joy and peace from, be our strength and comfort.
I am thankful that my loving Lord and friend is my constant and faithful Rock in all of my life situations!
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