My visualizing of the tumor has continued to change. A few days ago it went from a dot to getting nothing, just a blank screen, like a blanket of sand. The next time the sand was swirling down, like a chocolate milkshake getting blended. So Friday, I decided it was time to make myself see regenerating pink healthy tissue, much like insulation getting blown onto a wall. I'll likely continue that these last 9 days of treatment.
In the consult afterwards with Dr. Basche, she said everything I'm experiencing is pretty typical. I can be much more agressive with the Imodium, especially since we were heading to Greeley for Parent's Weekend and their home opener football game, and then continue up to the mountains for the night. All went better than expected. I was able to hoof around campus with Andrea and the gang, keeping up pretty well. They served a prime rib lunch which was the first red meat I've had since this began. It was amazing! And the game was exciting, as college games usually are. I had to stay under an umbrella because of the chemo, so I kept low as not to annoy the people behind me. The hairpin turns in the mountains got to me a bit, but the nausea pills kick in pretty quickly, thank goodness. The weekend was wonderful and well worth it.
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Great friends, fresh mountain air, lots of laughter - all good for the soul!
Educate me on why you need the umbrella because of the chemo.
Also how does one make oneself small when using an umbrella?
I am so glad you went to Andrea's weekend and that you had fun with your friends at the cabin. I hope this next weekend is a happy one, as well. Be sure to get your rest.
Dear anonymous (please leave your name so I know who it's from)... When taking chemo you're supposed to stay out of the sun for long periods of time because you're more susceptible to sunburning. And I leaned down as much as I could as to not block the people's view who were behind me. - Debbie
This comment is from your old friend Beth (Jamison). What a strange week...you had been on my mind since I saw you and Doug's anniversary picture in the paper. That afternoon, out of the blue, I received a message from Susan (Johnson) on My Space. We have been catching up all week. Today she directed me to your blog. (this is my first time ever "blogging"). I just finished reading your entire site, comments etc...I always new you were an exceptional person, but this site only solidifies it. As a nurse I have seen what a positive attitude can do for people. You have one of the most positive attitudes I have ever seen. You will beat this, I have no doubt! I will continue to check this regularly to see how you and your family are doing. I wish you all the best, and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep that positive thinking and attitude going!! Beth
i am so happy that you were all able to go visit with Andrea! that must have been exciting for you! can't wait to see the photos you sent to mom.
what if anonymous wants to stay anonymous?
just kidding! this here is your favorite sister! a different anonymous than the first one on this page...
you can guess which one that is... right?
even though we're far apart, you are always right here in my heart...
me!
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