My first chemo treatment went well. No complications or misery! :) Lots of very nice nurses. Lunch was tolerable for hospital food. My question on that is - Why did they ask me to fill out MY requests for lunch and then bring me what they pleased? :)
I was able to listen to great music (loud enough to drown out hospital noises) on my Ipod, lay back and take a nap! A great way to pass the time! I did take books, but didn't use them much. I did have an inspiration about one of my landscaping projects in the barnyard. Now I just need to convince Preston it is truly inspiration. Two years ago we had to replace a bunch of 8 in steel irrigation pipe. It was cut into hunks and laid in pile. I think those could be interesting sculptural additions to the barnyard. I am thinking in a group of 3 or so, they could be used to hold pots or flower arrangements or.... use your imagination. Preston seeing lots of hole diggin... draggin his feet.....
It did take 4 hours with all the discussion of drugs side effects and how to take care of myself, and then the treatment. As I was laying there with the drugs going into my vein the thought occurred to me "Oh my, what am I doing, can't go back now, where is the road taking me." But peace reigned and the thought became resolve to take it one day at a time, remembering this is a short term bump for a long term benefit.
On the way there we stopped at a place that sells wigs. I tried on a few, and selected 3 from a catalog they will be ordering in and I will try them on later this next week. I think I will take my camera and take some pictures. I will post them and you can cast your votes. (I still have veto power ;)
So far I feel pretty darn good. Thank you for all of your prayer, concern and encouraging notes.
I love you all and thank God I have a wonderful, supportive circle of friends! You make a difference!
P.S.
I just have one question : Who are you "Keeper of the cheese"? :)
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I am so glad things went well today. My heart was right there with you. Wasn't much good at work.
So I don't really know where the "Keeper of the Cheese" came from. But it is us:) Things like this happen to your identity when you have so many teens in and out of your house.
(maybe it is because we are the only people who buy Tillamook in Estes)
We love you
Steve and Lesta
So happy to hear that your first treatment experience went well and that your spirits were up. I like your barnyard sculpture idea, but I know it will mean work for Preston. You both have great ideas for that beautiful barnyard! And I can hardly wait for pictures of your wig choices! Keep up your great attitude...I know it makes a difference!
Love you,
Suzanne
Thanks for clearing cheese thing up for me :) It makes me smile. Now I know who is sending all this encouraging notes! You are awesome!
Glad your chemo went great. My cousin's worst bout is with the numbing of her hands and feet. She couldn't tolerate any water warm or cold on her hands and she was cold all the time. She's been on chemo and radiation for over a year now and has just started to lose her hair. Love to you.
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