It's been a while since I sat down to type on my blogsite. No real reason why I haven't, other than the fact that I've felt really decent and have not had much physical stuff to comment on. Spiritually, things are good. No major revelations or a-haaaa moments, so I've just lived life normally, hopefully like most of you.
I'm still bald and shave my head every other day to keep it smooth and silky. Thanks to Ann Post from www.annmadesoap.com, who graciously gave me some soap and amazing balm I use on my head, I get to use my Neem Balm every time I shave and love the way it feels. Today, while getting my chemo, there were a couple ladies next to me who talked about their hair loss and how they never really shaved it down to the scalp with a razor so the wiry straggler hairs that did not fall out just continued to grow and when they went bald, it definitely looked like they had chemo hair loss cuz there were funky random hairs all over that stuck out. I'm thankful I decided to just use my really nice razor and shave it silky every day or so. I can go bald and not feel conscientious about it at all. And thankfully, John does not mind at all how I wear it. He truly thinks I look great bald, in a turban, or with the wig. That makes things easier.
I have been told that this new drug, Taxol, will still continue hair loss, so it's possible I could lose my eyelashes and eyebrows totally, but that hasn't happened yet. Today I was also informed that I can expect my nails to turn blackish and possibly fall out from it. Eeew. I hope not, but it's not the end of the world. And I was told to expect the neuropathy at some point, as well.
Today my pastor from Red Door is a great friend and he, Josh Lenon, met me at my oncology appointment and sat with me while I had the chemo. We got to talk about some of the Dr. Mary Neal story and some things that were different on a theological level than I had ever understood things. It is always good to talk things out with Josh. And, per my request, he downloaded a bunch of sermons by some of his favorite teachers like NT Wright, Ravi Zacharias, and Timothy Keller, just to name a few for me to listen to. I look forward to spending my free time enriching my spiritual growth. It will be welcomed and I can't wait to dive in! He also gave me a list of books that I might enjoy such as Ragamuffin Gospel, Counterfeit Gods, Prodigal God, Abba's Child, Surprised by Hope, How God Became King, and Simply Jesus. Thankfully, several of these are on audio through my library. So I have my work cut out for me. Finally, a time to feel well enough to take care of myself physically and spiritually.
Since I did in fact get chemo today, I need to respect the fact that my body is reeling chemically, so I will go lay down and rest, even if I don't necessarily feel it. Supposedly, I also got another steroid, so I may be buzzing around for a couple days too. I don't have any plans for friends to come by during the day this week at all, so if anyone wants to stop by for a visit, please text me and let me know.
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