I had Herceptin treatment without chemo this week, so it went really well. I’m still really tired, especially when I get home from work, but Mark is a great help and lets me rest as needed. Still having trouble with random vomitting and a loss of appetite, but that’s normal on this chemo.
I’m praying that the girls will return to a normal schedule for school next week. They missed three days because of snow this week, and we’re all a little crazy!
Thanks for your prayers.
My new wig
I had chemo on Tuesday this week, and we got encouraging news from Dr. Aggarwal. My liver counts (for cancer) are back to normal, which indicates a good response to this chemo treatment! I also bit the bullet and finally started wearing my new wig because my hair was getting too patchy for my comfort level. Everyone has been very generous in their praise of the new look, and I actually like it too. Then again, what woman doesn’t like a good hair day! I’m the lucky one who has a guaranteed style every day.
I’m amazed daily at how the Lord keeps picking us up even when we are down. We experience His blessings on almost a weekly basis, and there’s such a comfort in knowing that the closer I snuggle up under His wings for protection, the more secure and cared for I’ll be.
Tomorrow’s my birthday, and my wonderful husband has planned an evening out at one of our favorite restaurants. I’m really looking forward to this time to reflect and celebrate with him. He’s an amazing guy!
Thanks for your encouragement through prayers, thoughts, actions and words. We love you all.
Sandy
Yesterday was my weekly chemo treatment, and it went pretty well. I slept through most of it because of the drugs they are giving me. Mark was with me and drove me home to continue sleeping afterward. At dinner time I threw up again, so we’ll mention this to the nurse next week.
My blood counts are getting a little lower, which mainly affects my energy level right now. I am back to work every day except my treatment day, so I’m sure that contributes to the tiredness. I’m trying to rest more, and Mark has been fixing dinner most nights. I also start my last two classes for my master’s degree this Saturday. I am praying so hard that I’ll be able to finish these classes. It means a lot to me to have this done.
I hope you’re driving carefully in all of this snow. It’s beautiful, but we all know that it’s also dangerous. The kids keep betting on a snow day before they go to bed each night.
Some of you may remember me talking about this in previous postings, but it might be new to others. Whenever I get restless and cannot sleep during the night, I have started getting up and going to read my Bible or pray. I keep thinking that God is calling me to spend time with Him…and who am I to decline! Today was my first day back to work, so I was especially antsy last night and couldn’t sleep. When I read my devotions, I found the following blessing that applies to all of us at the start of a new year. May you consider this as your comfort as you face what lies ahead of you.
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
–Numbers 6:24-26
I want to also thank a certain reader of my blog who has become one of our angels. This person drives by the house often, and he took his personal time to drag the fallen tree limbs away from the front of the house we’re selling. We knew that the limbs were probably down, but we hadn’t had a chance to get up there and work on cleaning them up. Thanks for this pesonal blessing of your time and consideration.
Sandy
It’s a blessed New Year! When I had the brain tumor in July of 2006, my doctor told us that I could expect to survive 6 months to 1 1/2 years. Well, guess what, this month is the time that he predicted I’d be gone, but I’m actually feeling great!
I start my second round of chemo next week, which Dr. Aggarwal already set up. After the third round (end of February) we’ll have another scan to look at the progress I’ve made on this chemo. I think I’ll also be able to return to work next week after my treatment. I’ve enjoyed being home and needed the rest, but I’m really ready to return at least at four days per week. I’ll also be starting my last two graduate classes this month so I can finish my degree in May. Yippee!
I hope you remember to give thanks for every day that you have with your family and friends in this new year. Thanks for your never-failing support and encouragement.
Sandy
