As the good days roll on, I realize that blogging isn't part of my day to day thoughts anymore. That's a good thing. When I don't struggle like before, when biopsies, needles, nausea, and chemo brain aren't part of my every waking thought, I can just live. Since Monday's chemo, I have continued feeling great!
This week I even started walking a mile every morning and am loving it! I walk and listen to my audiobook and walk. Still listening to The Ragamuffin Gospel. A very good read. No, an EXCELLENT read! I am thankful for the author and his similar background as I feel I relate to his word choices, his examples, his past experiences and vulnerable present growing experiences on a level that strongly resonates with me. It's a bit 'heady' but I love the challenge. It actually makes me think of a few folks that I will share this with as they may love it as much as me.
As I said earlier, I did have some funky itching/tingling in my face and sinuses but it's not a complaint, just an observation. Hot flashes are a regular part of my days again, too, but that isn't necessarily from the chemo, just being 49 and kinda menopausal. Oh, joy. It just has me putting my turbans off and on constantly. Most of the time I just go au naturale. My bald head is even getting a nice tan. (Crazy side note...I wasn't sure how to spell au naturale, so I Googled it and guess what I found? An amazing new company from Green Bay, WI that makes beautiful non-toxic make up! Oh, Yes! Think Christmas gift card, mom! :)
This upcoming Monday I do have my ride arrangement to my chemo appointment all set up (thank you, Graham Binder!), and I am hoping to continue feeling pretty great all next week. So if anyone wants to come for a visit, I am open to company! I don't 'need' folks to Tricia-sit anymore during the week until surgery, but I do need a ride to my chemo appointments. If anyone has time on Mondays and can pick me up, hang out for a few hours in West Chester, then drop me off at home, I still will need a ride for several more weeks. I can't say it's 'fun' but I do love the gift of the company I have had for the past 6 chemo treatments. God has provided so bountifully!
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