I woke up this morning feeling pretty good, but as the day has worn on that feeling has left me.
The wind was blowing this morning, the kind of wind I love to take advantage of to get rid of leaves. Getting the leaves up in the air, using a leaf blower or rake, and watching them blow away into the field is one of my fall pleasures. I just couldn't resist the opportunity to play with the wind and leaves before my radiation appointment at 11:45. I reluctantly quit and went to Walla Walla. I got there with the appropriate amount of time to change and read my devotional.. ready when they were! But Alas! There were about 4-5 people ahead of me! I waited in for about 1 hour. That just about did me in! I became more tired as the minutes wore on. I was assured that this was very unusual. I heard a comment from another patient that Mondays seem to be like this. We shall see! Please pray that I would have the right attitude about these daily trips and treatments. I just can't let this get me down.
I saw was a very resourceful, smart lady. Instead of putting on one of the ridiculously long, open in the front, exposing hospital gowns, she brought a button up the front, loose fitting shirt. Much more coverage, and comfortable, and no long tails to fight with on the radiation table. I am going to do some prowling in my closet for the right shirt.
After my treatment I went to a friends house (Brenda Kirk) to hang out until my Physical Therapy Appt at 3. What a blessing to have a place to rest. I was able to work on my Fruit of the Spirit Bible Study with a gorgeous view of the Blue Mountains in the distance, and a playful kitten investigating my lunch and Bible. It almost made me want to have a inside cat. Then I rested in a recliner with the kitten napping right beside me!
I am struggling at the moment with slow plumbing... the effect of anti-nausea meds. I expect that it will be resolved in a day or two, but it is not very comfortable now.
My muscles are sore and weak, and I have no energy to speak of.
Thank you for your prayers!
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Hang in there my friend. I know it can't be easy to keep a good attitude through the multitude of things you are dealing with, but I know you can do it because you have many people praying for you and ready to give an encouraging word. One day or maybe one moment at a time. I am glad you found pleasure chasing the leaves away in the wind. That would bring me great joy and I would feel like a little kid wanting to chase those leaves around just like they were bubbles. Ahh the little things in life bring such joy. I love ya, Dawn
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that the treatments are exhausting you. :( But I love it that Brenda's kitty curled up and napped with you. It's funny - cats can be so aloof, but when you need comfort the most they step up. It's like a little gift from heaven - makes everything seem better. Anyway - let's hope the kitty treatments helps the plumbing too. ;)
I can only imagine that it must be very difficult at times, but our prayers are with you to "hold up your arms" (like Moses). I vote for an indoor kitty to keep you company and bring a little fun and cheer to you. They do make great friends and can be so warm and snuggly. Keep on keeping on!
Love you,
Suzanne
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