I thought I’d give you all an update on how I’m doing …
I had my 6th chemo treatment Monday – only 2 more to go – YEAH! This drug is easier because I have no nausea. I feel wonderful the first two days and then poof, my bones HURT, and I am fatigued. I am not complaining. I would take this drug over the other 2 any day. Even though I hurt and I am tired, I still feel like a normal person – just a glance at how my body will feel when I’m old! I did get mouth sores this time – that’s unusual. My tongue looks very “cut” up. So, you eat soft foods – I can deal.
It’s official, I have a couple stubs of hair on my legs and head – it may just return. At the same time, my eyebrows and eyelashes are not holding on any longer – it’s bye bye to eye hairs. Let’s hope someday they too will grow back.
The big news, I have a BOOB! No, it’s not reconstructive yet. I have a true prosthetic boob! They run $300-$400 and I couldn’t afford one – still can’t. I taped several plastic “boob enhancers” together and I have been wearing those up to now. They are uncomfortable because I had to tape several together, but they worked. Well, a wonderful Christian teacher at my kid’s school knew of a place where a Christian woman worked. This place makes prosthetics. Well, she called this lady and she had some that were “returned” after the women did have reconstructive surgery. I went over there – tried one on – and today I’m wearing a $400 boob! It looks natural – feels comfortable – and the best part, you can hug me and my boob squishes like a normal boob! PRAISE GOD for the blessings HE has given me – so many lately it’s hard to keep track!
My spirits are high because my heavenly Daddy is still walking the walk with me. I have never felt alone for a second. Even when I have a down day, He picks me up and tells me that tomorrow will be better. Although Cancer has become a way of life – it’s hard to believe I can ever be “normal” again – I am enjoying every day. I know that I am where God wants me to be and there is no better joy than that. I was telling a good friend about the blessings God is shinning on me and I loved her comment, “He really does take care of those who are obedient. If you ever have any doubts about whether you are in His will, you can use that as a gage. He will always bless you and provide for your needs when you are in His will.”
I am being blessed daily! I am full of joy! I am content!
Praise God