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Day 5, Treatment #2
For all my morning Readers, I want to let you know that I feel human today! It seemed I was up about every hour, urinating. And not just a little bit, either. I woke up without much of a headache, not much nausea, and feeling like life will go on...
Thank you for your prayers, they work!
I will write again this evening....
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Part 2, Sunday Evening
I'm feeling much better. This afternoon I was hungry, Dan and I had some food, I rested for about a half hour, then went to Jackson to help Mom with dinner and bedtime. I came home hungry again, and had another bite to eat. I feel like I've turned the corner--I have energy and am beginning to feel restless.
Tomorrow, Monday, I am going to a Look Good, Feel Better program, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. This program is promoted as helping cancer people with hair and makeup, general self-esteem/appearance type things. I invited my new daughter Breon to go with, and she accepted. I am excited that she wants to go; she's been a great support person to her dad and me. I will be taking all of my "headwear"--scarves, bandanas, hats, and wigs--and am looking forward to any helpful hints I may gain. So far, I'm discovering that I don't mind my very thin hair. (I haven't shaved it, it's just very thin, like a 9 month old child) And that I don't really like wearing headwear. So, any comfort measures/secret tricks are welcome.
Thanks for reading, I'll write tomorrow.
Love to all, Kathy
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Dear Kathy,
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm sooo glad to hear that you are feeling better this morning. Praise God. The power of prayer really is amazing, isn't it? I'm also glad that you were able to get the rest that you needed this weekend. Best of luck at work this week. Is your hair still coming out or has that slowed down some? Just curious. I pray that all goes well for you this week and that the nausea doesn't return.
Lots of hugs and warm wishes from both Dave and I to both you and Dan.
All my love,
Diane
Hi Kathy,
ReplyDeleteI, too, am glad to hear you are feeling a bit better today. Just catching up on your blog today. Thursday and Friday at work on West were hard; 8 patients a piece, mostly surgicals. It was hard to get it all done. We were all exausted by the time 7.30pm came around and I leave feeling like I really didn't do a very good job. I continue to be amazed and in awe how you make the trek to Jackson every night regardless of how you feel. You really are an amazing lady. So glad that your dear Dan sees the need and drives you down sometimes. God bless you always. You are in my prayers. Teresa.
KJ....Love you! xoxo JB
ReplyDeleteHi Sis,
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine e-mailed me this today and I wanted to share it with you. While you are on returning from your journey to Planet Cancer and now re-entering Planet Wellness we know who the pilot is at the controls. As the turbulance increases and you think you may have doubts, continue to put your trust is the One at the controls. Between Him and all of our prayers you will float down to a safe and gentle landing.
Love Ya,
Tom
Philippians 4:13 ---
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Enemies, caution lights called Family. You will have flats called Jobs. But, if you have a spare called, Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance called Faith, a driver called Jesus, you will make it to a place called Success.
Hi Aunt Kathy,
ReplyDeleteSooooo happy to hear you've "turned the corner" already after the second treatment! Not the cancer, nor the poison that kicks its butt can keep you down. I'm so proud of you! Keep on doing what you're doing (hanging tough), and we'll keep doing what we're doing (praying and sending energy, strength and love)because obviously it's WORKING! Love ya, Cari