This is my “off” week. That means i don’t get a chemo treatment, and i only go to the doctor if i get dehydrated, or any other issues. So far, it’s all good in that respect. Even though this chemo is different, and it is supposed to be a little easier, there are still some physical issues. Most of them i won’t list here, but the one that frustrates me the most is the weakness and fatigue. When i am sitting or laying down, i feel good! Like i can jump up and do anything. But when i get up, or even walk across the room, my legs and arms feel like i just finished a marathon! Ok, i have never been in a marathon, but i do know people that have, and the way they describe it, sounds a lot like how i feel at times. Should make for an interesting week leading up to my next appointment.
i am scheduled to get my next chemo infusion at 8:45 am next Monday. yes, on Christmas Eve. For the first 5 infusions, the SE didn’t really kick in until Thursday. But this past week, SE seemed to start a bit on Tuesday, more on Wednesday, and so on. And i’m still dealing with more nausea than usual. Praying this is not the beginning of the a new trend.
The good news is that today i am better than i was yesterday. i was even able to take dad to his doctor’s appointment. Which brings me to my selfish request for prayers. Not for me this time, but for a few others.
-Pray for the family that in the last ten days has buried a child that was under two years old, and at the same time, the child’s grandfather was admitted to the hospital. He is still in the hospital, but is doing better.
-Another family buried a teenager a couple of days ago. He had been fighting leukemia for the last nine months.
-And last but certainly not least, my dad. He has somehow acquired a respiratory infection-bronchitis. He is on meds and we are hoping they will help so he doesn’t go into something more serious. (also, since i am starting the time when my WBC is at it’s lowest, so the quicker he heals, the better. )
i am very thankful to have you all praying for those families mentioned. And for my dad. Soli Deo Gloria!
