It's Sunday evening and I made it through the weekend without too much problem, just very tired and of course the ever present chemo brain. It takes me about 4 times longer to do anything because I just can't seem to stay focused. Bill made sure that I took it easy and got lots of rest, I'm so sick of resting... I want to do something!! So I spent much of the time cleaning off my desk, that's where everything important lands... whatever it is I know that sooner or later I'll find it and take the necessary action (and it's all Bill would let me do.) Got all my medical stuff put into a binder in chronological order, yikes there were a lot of papers!! Got my Creative Memories order all checked in and paid the bills, so I guess I should feel accomplished.
Haven't felt much like eating this weekend, I have that weird taste in my mouth again. I've been trying to eat "good" things when I do eat. Anything from the cabbage family, beets and I just discovered Red Delicious Apples are supposed to be super for cancer patients. I did have to have some ice cream last night, probably not the best thing but it sounded so good... I was so tired I could barely stay awake and Bill was spoon feeding me ice cream! What a guy!!
The wig is really pretty, but not all that comfortable.. especially in the heat, I wear it as much as I can stand it and then off it goes. I guess I'll need to get the hang of tying scarves. I have 2 little chemo hats that I can wear around the house if my head gets cold.
I had my 3 Grandsons here on Friday and they also took very good care of me, they made sure I drank lots of Gatorade and they read me stories (the same ones I've read them for years). We did a few simple experiments, (that's their favorite thing to do), played cards (they always win) and Monopoly (I won!). The biggest thing on Friday was that I got the storybook that I've been putting together for my Grandson Dale done and uploaded to be published! It's about his many skateboarding adventures, I had over 300 pictures of his stunts. My Grandson Daniel helped me label the tricks appropriately and I added some trivia too. I'm so happy to have that done, it was a very important goal I had set for myself.
I took the "Ativan" at night and it really did help me sleep. All in all, I'm doing pretty good. Look forward to going to work tomorrow and getting back into a "normal" routine. I should be over the majority of the fatigue... until the next chemo on June 17th.
Today's HUG: Life is a team sport, and all of us need occasional pats on the back from our teammates.
Whether you realize it or not, many people with whom you come in contact every day are in desperate need of a hug or a smile or an encouraging word. The world can be a difficult place, and we all have friends and family members who may be troubled by the challenges of everyday life. Since we don't always know who needs our help, the best strategy is to try to encourage all the people who cross our path.
I don't know what I'd do without all the encouragement I've received from all of you!
Today, do yourself and your friends a favor, be a world-class source of encouragement to everyone you meet. Never has the need been greater.
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