I'm am "living" through this chemo :-) Yesterday was my 3rd treatment - one more of the 2 drugs and then the 4 of the one drug to go. They tried slowing down the drip thinking this should help with the nausea - unfortunatley, my bathroom and I spent moset of the afternoon and evening together - but you live through it knowing it's just one day! The great news, by slowing the drip, the "dreaded Metal" taste dosn't appear as bad this morning. That could be HUGE if I can make myself drink this early in the game. I already had some hot chocolate this morning and it's still down. So, I'll take the intimate relationship with my toilet for a night if it means to be able to drink and eat sooner :-) I was the talk of the place with my new beautiful pink blanket - thanks again friend! Today, my body will be persistant that I rest a lot, but all in all, I'm doing great. Hey, how bad can life be when it's in the 70s and my nap can be outside in the sun :-) LIFE IS GOOD! Thanks for all the prayers and support - I know that is what is helping me "live' through this instead of just "surviving"!!!!
Posted by donnab at March 8, 2005 08:43 AMlove you donna...you are so strong in faith and i'm so proud of you!! let me know if you need anything...
Posted by: shelly at March 8, 2005 11:35 AMPlease know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many who you do not know, but who are a part of your Christian family.
Sometimes the best growth that we go through is through adversity. It has been that way with me. I am going through a similar situation like you are. I am not the same person that I was before the cancer. Life, family, Christian values, etc have taken on an all-together new meaning. I am truly blessed.
Love and prayers,
Nina Winger
(My husband and I now attend Shiloh Mennonite Church in Abbeville, South Carolina.)