Well it’s been almost a week since my mom took me to my last chemo treatment. In one week, I will have only 2 more to go. Then in mid July I will start radiation. Radiation will be Monday through Friday once a day, each day for 6 weeks. Then I have to decide if I will do hormone therapy or get my ovaries removed. After radiation is when I will have that discussion with the doctor. I would love to have my husband’s children. He was the cutest baby. We have been trying for the last few years. I know I would have to wait at least another 2 years before we try. Then there are risks. But with God anything is possible. Nevertheless, maybe it is God’s will for us to foster parent or adopt. We are praying that the Lord will direct us. In the meantime, things are going pretty well. Actually, a little over a week ago it was Thursday, May 28th my 38th birthday and I had had it! I was in the bathroom (frustrated from the lovely constipation that can come with the medication) and I got on my knees. I cried out to God and said, “Lord, please take this cold (sore throat and stuffy nose), this horrible itchy rash all over my arms and legs, and the burning feet.” Literally, the next day I started to feel better. And praise be to God. Since my treatment last Tuesday I have not experienced any side effects! No rash, no burning of the feet and no neuropathy (numbness, pain or tingling in hands and feet)! I have felt normal all week. It’s very surreal. The only thing that is abnormal is my faithful hot flashes that start around 7pm.
Since, I have been feeling good, I have spending time trying to get caught up on things around the house, visit with people and scrapbook. It’s amazing how the time still flies. Also, we finally found a puppy. She was only 10 days old. Her eyes were not open yet. She is an apricot miniature poodle. Here is a picture of her at 2 weeks.
I am going to visit her next Monday. She will then be a month old. Hopefully, once I see her personality I will have a name for her before we bring her home. We had been looking for a dog since my diagnosis. I thought it would be great to have a dog while going through chemo. Now I’m glad that I will actually be done by the time we have her. We will get her in mid July. My husband and I are so excited!!! I want two!
Thank you to everyone for your continued prayers and support. I cannot express how grateful I am for everyone’s encouragement and love! I have such a joy in my life knowing that everyone is so caring and kind!
Love and Blessings, Kandie
