I had my treatment yesterday. It was the fastest I've ever gotten in & out. Needless to say, I came home & crashed from the drugs that tend to make me woosy, & now I sit at the computer at 3:30 in the morning typing away. I have those nasty steriods to blame. Even meds for sleep aren't helping me tonight.
My wbc count was the best it has been in a long time. I was ready to go dance when I saw what it was. WBCs were in the 5000's & the grans (immature wbc) were 3200!!! My grans have been down as low as 600. Simply amazing & from God. Thank you for remembering me in your prayers this week. Having had a week off from treatment last week, my body has had a chance to bounce back. My mom came up & took care of the kids today, since they had a half day at school. She is the best mother anyone could have. She drops what she is doing whenever I need her. I thank God for her everyday.
There were two ladies getting infused at the same time as me. The one to my left was getting her first treatment. I could tell she was anxious & was in for a long day. Her granddaughter kept her company. I tried to talk to them, but I remembered back five months ago. No amount of reassurance could keep my nerves from taking over. Being a nurse didn't help either. The only way I made it through my first day of chemo was sitting there with my bible in my lap reading scripture until I got so sleepy from the meds. The other lady sat down diagonally from me, & it was very evident how much pain she was experiencing. The poor soul had this grimace & look of worry the entire time. I just sat there & prayed for these two for God to give them strength, comfort, & courage. It brings tears to my eyes just knowing the fear they were experiencing. I've gotten use to the pokes & prods, but the only thing I'm still not sure of is how I will respond each week from the chemo. How much pain, fatigue, mood swings... The kids still can't grasp why mommy is such a "meanie" so much of the time. I pray for patience often. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. This hangs over a doorway that we go in & out of most often. It keeps me going knowing that He is all we need in this life and He is there anytime we call out. He wants us to depend on Him for everything!
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I'm so glad you had a great week and you wbc is up. I have had several cards returned. Randy and i can't figure out why they aren't reaching you. I sent a couple to the old address but resent them to the new. I will resend them and keep thinking of you.
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