Thanks to everyone who has contacted me over the last few days. It is very encouraging to hear from you, whether it’s through this blog, email, phone, cards, etc. I’ve had a long weekend that I don’t relish experiencing again.
I stayed home from work on Friday to enjoy the day with my girls, but I ended up vomitting and sleeping on the couch most of the day. I also missed my neice’s graduation, but I couldn’t sit for that long. I was also vomitting on Saturday afternoon. I think my chemo drugs are causing this problem, but I’m not sure. I started feeling better on Saturday night, so we went out to eat. We got home much later than I thought and my pain medication ran out of oomph ahead of that. I was in terrible pain until I had a chance to take my medicine again! My whole pelvis ached and was in severe pain. After my medicine kicked in, however, I felt better and slept through the night.
Sunday, we went to church and then helped my sister with Michelle’s graduation party. I felt great all day, because Mark was watching and keeping track of my medication schedule. As long as I keep taking the pain medication every 4 hours, I’m doing okay. I also ate on Sunday, and that helped.
Today (Monday), I started my 1 week break from Xeloda, which I think causes the nausea. This should help relieve that symptom for the week. We’ll see. I hope so.
I’m excited to share that I went to work today without my wig for the first time! I’ve had enough of the wig and have enough hair to not look too funny. It’s still not close to my natural hair, but it’s better than being bald. This may sound silly to some people (to be worried about looking bald), but I have never wanted to look like I had cancer to the general public. This is mainly for the protection of my kids, but it also seems to make some adults uncomfortable too. My hair is VERY short and an ugly color of brown/gray, but Mark and I are going to fix the color this week. He actually likes to color my hair, and we have fun laughing at the process!
Everyone has been telling me to stay strong, but I must admit I met my limit with the pain on Saturday night. I can be tough through a lot of problems, but tolerating that type of pain is unbearable. I hope it doesn’t continue for long, or we learn how to manage it appropriately.
Thanks for continued prayers and support.
Sandy
Sandy, you are a role model for all of us. I admire you so much for the strength you have had during your illness. I can only imagine what the pain must be like. I pray God gives you the strength in fight against this horrible disease.
I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and 5 other diseases associated with it. When I start hurting, I think of you and it gives me the strength I need to keep on moving.
I pray that God gives you and your family the strength needed to combat this illness. He has blessed you with a wonderful family. Your husband is a saint.
Hang in there, Sandy. We will keep praying for you.
Sandy Thatcher
Yeah! Let’s hear it for hair!!!
We continue to lift you up in prayer. I can’t imagine the pain you’re going through and I’m sorry you have to experience it.
We love you and we’re praying!
Kristi & Ashley
Sandy,
I just want to let you know what an inspiration you are to me and many others through your faith in Jesus Christ. I pray that He will continue to give you strength and that you will trust in Him always. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this journey of faith & love. God bless you and keep you!
Pat
Sandy-
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Good luck on the 1 week break from Xeloda. And glad to hear that “hair is back”!
Thumbs up,
Gary