#2

Uneventful and painless day today. White blood count a little lower than the “limit” so have to add another med that may cause some additional “flu-like” symptoms and have to be careful about exposure the next few days. Basically as a friend said, “I am on precautionary tamiflu to prevent getting the flu, while taking a medication that may make me feel like I have the flu, and I will be taking a very specific OTC allergy medication that lessen those symptoms”. It’s all so strange, but I just do what I’m told.

Trust I’ve been placed with the right dr and that he is part of God’s plan for me.

I felt better today than I did day 1 last time. Maybe the steroids worked better- Matthew said I was overly outgoing and friendly in the hours after treatment. Starting to “come down” a little now, but still doing ok so far. Clearing my schedule for the big crash Friday-Sunday if I follow the same pattern as last time. I was hoping to work tomorrow, but can’t this time because of white blood count.

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Days Are Fleeting, Memories Are Forever- February

Student of the Month

Happy, Sleepless Nights- #2

My heart is so happy tonight and I can hardly sleep- Chloe is reading Tuck Everlasting- my favorite young adult book of all time! I got to discuss the Ferris wheel analogy in the prologue and point out all the rich, sensory and figurative language and the author’s foreshadowing. It was all I could do not to have her illustrate chapter 5 and be sure to include ALL of the details the author gives about the wood, spring, and Jesse the first time Winnie sees him. I also feel she is missing out because we didn’t read Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken First. But, she is loving the book and really “getting” it and I’m loving getting to read the beautiful words of this story and discuss it with someone again. I’m such a nerd.

But I should be asleep- treatment #2 tomorrow. Not gonna lie- kinda dreading this weekend now that I know what to expect, but at least I know it’s only temporary and I’ll feel better in a few days.

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29

Caroline Cuties

Caroline's vocabulary amazes me... she is like a walking thesaurus: "Wow! She is so big! She is enormous and giant. She is so giant and she's enormous." She uses like 3 adjectives every time. 

Happy Valentine's Day- #1

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today was a better or worse, sickness and health type of day. I am so thankful for Matthew and his care for me. It was an interesting and emotional day as the lady beside me had an allergic reaction right after we got started, which caused quite a bit of activity from nurses and doctors. All we could do was pray for her, but watching my husband pray brought me peace and comfort. There was also an elderly man across from me all by himself. He could barely hear, was obviously terrified, and kept getting confused about what they were telling him. I so wanted to just go hold his hand. Matthew offered to bring him some lunch, but it wasn’t allowed. We were also given Valentine’s candy from, I assume from how the nurse were reacting to her, either a current or former patient. She was wiping tears away as she handed out the candy to the patients. This experience teaches a lot about compassion, blessings everywhere on this day of love.

13 If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing.

13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

1 Corinthians 13: 1-3, 13

My Funny Valentine

Preparing for Battle

I have a big week ahead. Port is being placed tomorrow morning and first chemo on Wednesday. I know God has it all under control, so I’m not nervous. Just anxious to see how I react and to know what to expect for the next three months.

17 You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.’” 2 Chronicles 20:17