I have been blasted with Chemo for seven straight days now and tomorrow I get a break and we assess where we are. I met the "BIG DOC" today for the first time. He knew all about me and I told him I was his rock star on the floor and he is very pleased with my progress. I have found my way to the coffee cart for a morning latte the last two days. He was impressed that I made the trek, I feel a little like Typhoid Mary as I have to wear a mask and there's a sign on my ever present IV pole that warns I'm getting Chemo which is kind of funny. People don't seem to know whether to avoid me or try to help me. I plan to walk twice a day for an hour total. They only let me off the floor for 30 minutes at a time and then they send out a posse. My room is beginning to take on more of my aura and I'm adding little bits of color. Very tired today but in a nice mellow sort of way. I'm not bored or frustrated and in fact I think this is a long overdue rest period for me. Re-charge my body and soul and just enjoy being.
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I'm curious if in retrospect you have had a little fatigue for the last several months-I read that often precedes the acute onset. Anyway it is wonderful that you are tolerating the chemo so well and have such a great attitude and so much support. And a huge THANK YOU from our family ( Nancy is my sister) to Trader Joe's for being a good employer and to their fantastic workers who have been so supportive. I bought some nice cotton yarn, in an aqua stripe to make a summer hat.
Nancy! this is great to read! I am so happy to hear you are tolerating the treatment so well. I am thinking of you. Glad your are able to get around some.
I want to second what our sister Marian said above, thanking Trader Joe'e and their employess who have been so supportive.
Wishing you healing light...
Nano bano, you have been an inspiration to me since the early 70s when we met and fell into deep, lasting and respectful friendship and kinship, so I thank sisters Marian and Elaine for being part of a family that knows how to rally round a member! Do remember dear Nan, always feel your feelings. When you are ill you are also allowed to let others know. There's no loss of face for being gently honest always. So while I, too, hope that you stay 'strong', I'm here to listen and try to respond when you're not feeling that way. I love you from the bottom of my heart. Trader Joe's rocks, by the way. My hat is off to the team of wonderful folks you work with and work for.
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