Well, at least I think it's Sunday. It's all been a fogg to me, but I got a birthday baloon this morning so that must mean it's my birthday which would make it Sunday! Woo Hoo! Partying here I come!
Words cannot express how grateful I am to each and every one of you right now. Your prayers and food and hugs and kisses are life-sustaining for me right now. Im having alot of trouble thinking and typing, but wanted so much to get this down on "paper".
Thursday when I got my first chemo went well (getting the chemo that is). My port worked miraculously well, and they sat me next to a nice woman who was also having her first infusion and who was also a patient of Dr Luke, my phenomenal surgeon. Of course mom Bootsie as with me. So we had a blast. Then about the time I got home and polished off a Chick Fil A sandwich (the best food in the world!), it hit me. I sunk down in the bed and bairly moved until yesterday. The way it makes you feel is pretty much indescribable. Sort of a really bad flu. Thank goodness for my meds though - they have kept me from actually getting sick - I just feel like I might. But my appetite is good (like always) and I'm starting to think I might be able to do this.
Family has been great. Danielle brought a little bell up to me yesterday and she spent her day running for the bell (there was some part of me that really enjoyed this---payback you know!). All kidding aside, she and Rick and have been unbelievable waiting on me hand and foot and feeding me saltines and shephard's pie from my neighor Carole. Ummmm good!
I am so very fortunate that I have been given this opportunity for healing. And I'm fortunate to have friends like you who are willing to walk the journey with me. God is so good, and he is with me every minute, not leaving my bedside.
I can't wait to get back in the world with the rest of you! We have much to do!
Grace and Peace,
Rene
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You crack me up!! I can't believe after what you are going through, you still have such a cute sense of humor. It is great to "hear" it in your voice. Will be dropping off more chemo caps for you next week, will take them by the office. Love ya!!!!
Glad to hear you're doing okay! Happy birthday, my friend. Love and prayers - Jane
Happy Birthday Rene'. We just left a card in your mailbox. Glad you are feeling bettter now. Love to you. Carolyn
It is extremely important that you work your spouse and children very hard. The bell idea is great. Don't hesitate to use a bullhorn, if you think it will be more effective. Be sure to whine and complain whenever they are in your presence. You're only going to be down for a short time, so use this power to its fullest.
Oh, and happy birthday!
Hi Rene, We were happy to hear from you. We're praying for you daily! Hope you had a Happy Haqppy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We love you.
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