So I had my 7th chemo treatment this past week. I went by myself as the kids are still not back in school and I needed my mom to watch them. My mom and the kids dropped me off and then my mother in law picked me up. I had a nice nurse who pushed the meds super slow while I watched All My Children. My reaction was different this weekend and I am learning that there is just no normal in this process. I felt kind of icky on Friday, decent on Ssaturday and terrible on Sunday. I thank my brother in law and sister in law Tricia and Marc for taking the kids on Saturday night. It was very helpful as I could rest and Jay got a chance to go to work to finish some things he wanted to do including shooting a video for his ISIS POWER website. I was really getting nervous Sunday night as I still felt so bad and knew I'd be on my own for Monday as Jay needed to go to work and my dad is having knee surgery today. Luckily I woke up to Katie at 5:45am feeling better. I think I can pull through. Katie starts school this week and James next week and then we will have a new normal.
Thanks everyone for all your continued support. I was watching the Emmy's last night and listening to George Clooney say in his speech something to the effect of people always want to help when they first find out about something, but months later, when those still need help, they are not getting it, the world has moved on to something new and we need to figure out ways to keep things in the news, keep attention on the event. I was thinking how this related to me and all the outpouring of support I had when first diagnosed and first surgery. While I am thankful for all that help and support, I am most thankful for those that are still sticking by me, supporting me and helping me take care of myself and my family. I am humbled and suprised by the little notes and care packages I get in the mail as well as those still making dinner and finding ways to let me know they are still thinking of me and supporting me through this year long journey.
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