This has been my "off" week, meaning no chemo, just lab tests. It took me a little longer to recover from my chemo treatment (9/28) this time...Monday was the first day I could really do much of anything besides hang out in my recliner. I had an OT session for my shoulder Monday afternoon, which went pretty well, but wiped me out. Tuesday was more rest. Wednesday was crazy busy with a lab appointment in the morning, doctor's appointment right after that, and curriculum night at my daughter's school that evening. Considering my abysmally low white blood count, it was quite a risk going to the school, but a mom does what she must! More accurately, my intention was, "I'm going to do what feels right for me and let God take care of the rest."
To say that I was exhausted by nearly 10pm when I finally got home would be an understatement! Whew. Fortunately, other than requiring some extra sleep, I was fine the next day. Thursday through early next week I'll have to stay pretty isolated to protect against infection, but I feel pretty good.
In fact, today I felt awesome! Got a little time outside in my yard ("played" with my pretty healing crystals!), did some stuff around the house, spent some time writing, and for dinner a heavenly NY Strip and a giant sweet potato ;).
Now it's after 1am though, so I'd better get off to bed! I just want to add...if you've called me, or written me a note and I haven't answered yet, know that I've read it or listened to your message, very much appreciated your thinking of me, and I WILL get back to you soon! I'm just a little slower this time around. When I'm feeling lousy I can't get to my computer to write and talking on the phone is often tough for me. I've been a little slower than I'd normally like with thank you notes too!
The next few days will be catching up days on just about every front. I won't get it all done (there's no such thing!), but I'll make good progress and I'll be satisfied because I've done what I can. Then, Wednesday (10/13) is Chemo Treatment #3.
No expectations this time. Just surrender, acceptance, and appreciation for the fact that I am loved, and supported in every way possible.
By the way...I've decided to try doing daily personal updates on Twitter. I've already got a Lisa's Leap Twitter account anyway that I haven't used much lately, so...if you're on Twitter, you can look for me and follow me there as well @Lisas_Leap.
I'll leave you on a happy, silly note...here's a iPhone cam self-portrait from last Wednesday when I was running between appointments. Looking at it now, I hesitate to attach it! It certainly isn't the most flattering photo...but, it was me that day. The sun was out, sunroof open, and I was wearing my cool (borrowed from my sis) hat! Oh what a feeling! (Though I remember the feeling being better than it looks here! Ha!)
Thanks everyone!!
xoxo
Lisa
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