Wow, I’ve been wanting to write for awhile. Sorry, for the delay. I will try to update more often. I wanted to write after each treatment, but something always seemed to come up. Also, the fourth treatment (May 5th) really wiped me out. I was very tired and more nauseous then ever. Plus, I did not have those few days of feeling back to normal with that last round. As a result, I was looking forward to getting off the Cytoxan and Adriamycin and starting the Taxol with my fifth treatment. But, to my surprise the new drug on Tuesday the 19th brought different not necessarily better side effects. My husband is such a trooper. We were at the hospital 5 hours that day and it was his birthday. We did make it to the beach the weekend before so that he could relax. My friend Kirsten and her kids came and Dimitri's parents. Thank you Ashlie for letting us stay at your beach house!
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Wednesday, the day after treatment I started having a sore throat and runny nose. Then Thursday I started getting an itchy rash. It became progressively worse. Sunday, I went to urgent care and they gave me steroids. Today, it finally seems to be better. I told my husband a few days ago that I’d almost rather have the fatigue and nausea. But, now that the rash is getting better and I have less sinus congestion, still stuffy though, I am glad I’m not nauseous! I had no appetite the last few weeks. I felt like I was running out of food choices. The only thing I could stomach was a fruit smoothie. It’s nice to be able to eat again. And I’m not as tired. However, I don’t know if it’s because I’m taking steroids right now for the rash.
One thing that was such a blessing after my fourth treatment was that I was able to go to see my favorite band Third Day. We got VIP tickets which include meeting the band. However, when we got there I found out that we were supposed to meet the band before the concert and that they had just finished. I had assumed it was after. I had never had back stage passes and in the movies it seemed like that always happened after the concert. I was so disappointed. But, then I talked to one of the helpers and asked if there was anyway we could meet the band after. She said she would let me know. I prayed then about 15 minutes later she called during the opening band and said it was a go. I was so happy! Plus, because it was the band’s last show in America they allowed everyone to take photos during the concert! We had seats in the center and the perfect distance. They played all of my favorite songs. It was amazing night. The presence of God was so thick that at one point my heart was so filled up that I felt as if I could no longer contain the love, holiness and joy of Jesus. I had to tell God to lay off a little. LOL. It was wonderful!
THANK YOUS:
Thank you to all my friends from Clackamas ESD: Lance, Marlene, Kate, Julieanne, Kristie , Darro, Erin, Tricia, Jeff H., Barb, Ernesto, MaryJo, Magarita, Maribel, Amy Altenberger, Maureen, Diane S., Julie S., Karen U., Danna, Debra, Dave, Judy B., Katie, Pauline, Janet, Susan, Brigetta, Margaret, Ladonna, Gayle, Mar, Melissa F., Patty, Paula B.B., Ana G, Mary T., Steven, Mary C.K., Suzi C., and Jami for the cards and the money. It really helped out. I am so grateful I am able to see a Naturopath during my treatment! Mary R. told me there was another card that I didn’t get yet with more people signing their names. So, thank you to all of you whose name I didn’t mention who contributed and have been praying for me! Also, if your name wasn’t listed, it’s because I couldn’t make it out on the card. I miss you guys. I even miss Friday meetings. (Can you believe it?)
Thank you Mary Robinson for the beautiful scarf, air filter, car air filter and for hosting a lia sophia jewelry show for me. Also, thank you to everyone who came; it was so good to see you all. I wished we had more time to visit. Mary, thank you so much for helping me out. I really appreciate all you have done for me and all your support!
Thank you Sunya for the beautiful Hawaiian lei and the stuffed red & white blood cells. They are so cute and thoughtful! You look marvelous. Who would have known you went through the same treatment only a few months ago. Congratulations fellow survivor! Also, thank you for the card and the tea. Tea has been a nice comfort for me.
Thank you Kim Sarkisian for the lovely card.
Thank you Kirsten for going to Costco with me and helping to carry all my heavy stuff!
Thank you Kristi for helping me errands and things.
Thank you Celine for the book by Jillian Michael’s Master your Metabolism. This is a great book about how to keep your self healthy and protect yourself from the environment!!!
Thank you Louetta for the card and your encouragement.
Thank you Pastor Brenda for the card and all your prayers.
Thank you Darro for your card. It was nice to be able to visit with you at Mary’s.
Thank you to Rick for the beautiful photographs. You are an amazing photographer!
