I arrived at 10 at the oncology office via a gracious friend. With the help of a bunch of loving friends, & having swallowed some of my independence, I'm allowing myself to be taxied to & from chemo appointments. I have always been one to go by myself to the doctor, unless I know I'm going to have some type of sedation.
Today went much better than expected. Although I didn't leave outta there until 4:20. Before I left home, I globbed Emla cream (a numbing cream) on my portacath site. This stuff is the best!! I've got the new purple power port, when is new & improved that can go through scans. My nurse Shelley, was a pro! As she started to flush my port with saline, I had this nasty taste in my mouth, like metallic plastic. Soon a peppermint took care of that little problem. She then hooked me up to premeds which included Decadron (a steroid), benadryl, tagamet, & ativan. Soon I was floating in the clouds. The taxol was next to be administered. This chemo drug made me the most nervous. It is the most likely to cause a reaction. Anthony sat there & watched me while doing his daily Suduko puzzle. It took about 90 mins, then the Gemzar, & lastly the clinical trial drug Avastin. It took another 90 mins. & my blood pressure had to be monitored every 15 minutes.
I'm pooped to say the least. I feel funny too. Getting all three drugs today, they predicted I would be wiped out, with flu-like symptoms. Also there could be quite a bit of bone pain starting tomorrow or Wednesday.
My mother is staying with us the next few days. What a wonderful mother I have. She is already spoiling us with good ole southern cooking. Today she had pinto beans, turnip greens, & cornbread made when I got home. I lit candles as soon as possible..haha!
Thank you all for praying for me today. I wrote three scriptures out & kept them beside me. I know my Lord was with me & made this most dreaded experience, tolerable & uneventful.
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self discipline. II Timothy 1:7
Jeremiah 29:11 also hung beside me today. It is in the upper right hand corner of the blog page.
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I am SO glad to hear it went well. I wanted to call all evening but figured you would be worn out. I was hoping you'd blog! :) This morning Avery and I held hands in the girls' room and prayed for you. We have all prayed for you several times today and it sounds like the "uneventful events" of the day were a nice answer.
By the way...I bought myself a sparkly pink ribbon pin at Kroger tonight...It will go good with my jelly bracelet! Love you and praising God for what He is doing in you!
I just saw something that I thought would be inspiring for you. Go to especiallyheather.com and click on her link to the survivor movie. You will love it. (And I think you'll like reading about her journey, as well.)
So glad to hear yesterday went well for you. I am praying for minimal side effects from your chemo and for your complete healing. You are always so gracious to ask about my Mom and now she is asking me about you! It has been my observation that one can really see God at work in the chemo room. The stories patients share and the faith they exhibit is truly awesome. Thanks for posting--will save another return phone call for you!!!!
I am so glad to hear that your first treatment went so well. What an answer to prayer! I am praying now that you will be able to rest.
Blessings,
Gloria
I am praying the side effects will be minimal. I appreciate the blogs. I want so much to speak with you but know how exhausted you must be. It helped ease my mind when I ready what you wrote. Randy reads it too. You are a trooper. I hope you realize how much strength and hope you are giving others. Stay strong!
Deana
arth:
wait expectantly . . . for a miracle. God is sooo good. thank you for allowing me the privilege of seeing God's handiwork in your life. treasured our prayer time today. lots of hugs.
mel
It is great to hear that everything has been uneventful thus far. I pray for you daily. God is so good. I am available for rides or just an ear or hand. If you need anything at all I am here......winnie
Modern technology will be the brink of my sanity. If you get about 10 comments, I apologize. I was not blessed with computer skills. It is wonderful to hear that everything has been uneventful thus far. God is good, and I pray for you daily. If you need a ride or an ear or a hand, call me. I am available if there is anything that you need. Hang in there and continue to have faith. God is the healer.....winnie
I am glad the first treatment went as well as it did. I know you are feeling wiped out right now, but I am praying that the next treatment will not take so much out of you, and the following even less than that. You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers, but it seems like the last few days there have been even more reminders. I was looking for something the other day, and found a tea towel with Jer 29:11 on it with the words HOPE above it. I put it in my kitchen so I can see it all the time. And while I know it is Breast Cancer Awareness month, I couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed with all the pink emblems on food products in Kroger last night.
I tried to comment Monday night and forgot my password, imagine that, so I am hoping this will post anyway.
Love you and praying!
Barb:)
I am so glad to hear things are going well. You guys are always in my prayers. Hopefully I'll see you guys at the race in November:)
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