I have been without pain or anti-nausea medication all day, and except for some minor and surprising vomiting, I declare it good day. John and I take walks in our backyard almost every day, looking for any crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, or tulips, and today we found over a dozen sprouts. That makes it a good day too! Before we left Germany, we ordered those flower bulbs from a Keukenhof supplier in the Netherlands, so after a long, long wait, we will soon appreciate our own little Keukenhof.
Yesterday was not so good: afternoons and evenings are sometimes difficult. I went through my entire pharmacopoeia, and fortunately fell asleep around midnight.
The weekend once again is free of medical appointments, and Monday we have chemo information and financial paperwork, and Tuesday is the real deal--chemotherapy, exactly three weeks after my diagnosis.
At this point I don't know what to expect, but I am ready to get this started. Send your prayers to give me strength!
May the happiness of Spring and the renewal of life that they bring bless and heal you! We're going to Keukenhof for the first time this Spring Break so we'll send you some photos soon! Special prayers coming your way and always! B&L:)
ReplyDeleteDear Marilyn,
ReplyDeleteI am sending you prayers. What I want is for you not to have to go through all of this, but since you are in the midst of it I am praying for your strength and also for the strength of the rest of the family. I sure wish that Stan and I were there for the walks in the backyard. I am so glad that you have chosen to keep all of us informed as it makes it more bearable to at least go through this with you on this level.
Love always to you.
Ann
I agree with Ann! Thank you for sharing these times of your life with all of us. So often we only share the fun, but this is so meaningful for all of us as we are so very concerned about you. We are looking forward to visiting you and John either there in your own tulip garden or over here again in the future! Believing in the healing power of prayer!
ReplyDeleteMarilyn,.....remember in the hours, days, weeks, months ahead............"Each Day a New Beginning."~Linda I.
ReplyDeleteP.S.--Praying always, in all ways.....~Linda & Mike I.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers! Thank you for sharing this! I wish you complete success in your upcoming treatment plan!
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
ReplyDeleteI was so glad to read that you're not in as much pain anymore and that the nausea has diminished. As for your flowers, George and I have visited Keukenhof and hope that your backyard will be brilliant with color.
We're sending our prayers, good karma, and best wishes your way.
So glad you keep us posted.