I am sitting in “the chair” right now typing this with just another hour left of my very last treatment. Being a day later than usual, we’ve been talking to a new gentleman who has the same situation as me, and is on 3 of 8, it’s been nice to compare notes down to the nitty gritty. Things you wouldn’t mention anywhere outside this room. They added back in the Oxaliplatin which does make my fingers tingle, but all the doses have been lowered 25% so hopefully it won’t be too bad for this last one, and I’m not on deadline at the moment so I can sleep the next few days. I’m anxious to be DONE. Done with the loss of taste buds and appetite, dryness on the skin and in the mouth, the red, watery eyes, thinning hair, fatigue and weakness, the weight loss (somewhat : ) I’m done, I’m DONE! Other than taking the pack off Friday and more hydration from time to time, and check-ups down the road.
We brought the whole staff at the hospital a BIG box o’ chocolates as a thank you, and received a coffee mug that says "YIPPEE" on it, and a Certificate of Completion all signed by them. It just so happens our ol’ friend, Dr. Acker (my Radiation Oncologist), was here – he rotates hospitals when they need him - so we got to talk and thank him as well. Anyway, there will be a little down time the next week or more, but it’ll be uphill from there. And once I gain enough strength, I’ll be scheduling the surgery, at which time I’ll REALLY be done.
I opened my last gift from Sharon and it was about "Persephone" - Greek Goddess of Spring, which is so very appropriate, along with it was a ceramic piece with Spring flowers on one side, and "You are special to me" on the other. The feeling is mutual Sharon, thank you so much. And I've received a "goodie basket" from neighbor Deb W. with yellow roses, wine and cookies. What more could I want. And tonight, a salmon dinner will arrive from good friends, Stu & Ola. Mmmm. And I still receive wonderful cards, e-mails, Facebook responses and Blog replies. All this brightens my day and keeps my spirit soaring to great heights. Thanks, as always, to you all.
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Dear little sister Debbie... I am so proud of you! You have made it through the hardest days you’ve ever had to face, and now, are on the other side! After this last bout this weekend, you will be back to being the strongest, most durable person i have ever known, save for your husband, who is as strong as you are! You two are a match. I am so glad he is there for you. (Devine intervention i’d say.) Thank you, Doug, for you. THANK YOU DEBBIE, FOR NEVER THINKING ANY DIFFERENT THAN WANTING TO KILL THE SKUNK. you did it. I love you.
julie
Congradulations dear Debbie, kudos, cheers, all is well, that ends well. Kapput, finnito, done, finished. I'm so glad you won't be going through that again! Oh, what a happy Spring this year. Thank you God, for getting our Debbie through her darkest hours. Let the healing begin! Since you will be sleeping the next few days, don't forget to celibrate in your dreams. I love you, your sister, Kathy.
Oh, my Debbie Dawn, I love you so much!
You are so brave. Can anyone help but be proud to watch your steady progress? You set your sights and have accomplished all that was prescribed. As you have said is usual, you will be feeling better by this Monday. Rest and enjoy your victory:)
Only one major procedure is left and that is the happy ending all of us have been praying for--you back together, whole, as intended.
I can't love you more than I do right now..... Bless you my Baby
Debbie,
I am sooo proud of you and all you have accomplished. What a brave determined soldier you are! Please, please reward yourself w/rest and relaxation-- you deserve that and sooo much more. I wish I could blink you here and Mom and I could spoil you a little--OK a lot! By now you must have the pack off. This should be a wonderful weekend for you. I know you are still coping w/the physical realities, but your mind must be soaring like an eagle. Mom is counting the days until she gets to have her 'baby girl' in her arms. I don't know if I will be here to witness that, but I'm already picturing the reunion and how happy you both will be.
Speaking of 'baby girls' a little bird told me you will have both of yours back in 'the nest' this weekend too. How wonderful!
I just can't put into words how happy we are that you are well and going to be OK soon. Kathy, Julie and I celebrated your LAST treatment last night, toasting you and your good health. Can't wait to do it WITH you and your family in person! This has really driven home how MUCH we LOVE and ADORE YOU, but then we already knew that... Laurey
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