Wow! It's been a long time since my last update! This last cycle has been an interesting one. The first three to four days after chemo were probably some of the worst I've had. The Dr. had warned me the affects of the chemo would be cumulative and may worsen as time went on. So, I just figured it was going to take me longer to bounce back each time. The Monday morning after chemo I woke up with every intention to go to work. I got into the shower and thought "No way!" and went back to bed. Tuesday I managed to make it work and collapsed on the couch when I got home. Wednesday morning I woke up and it was like someone had flipped a switch because I felt absolutely fabulous! Probably the best I've felt since this all started! The joke in our house has been that Dave can always tell when it's week three because I'm never home and when I DO return, it's always with shopping bags. (In my defense, it's usually boring stuff like groceries or the famed Target run!) This time around, I had TWO great weeks so I've been out there LIVING!! A friend of my son told me I've been "crazier" since I've had cancer. At first I thought, "How rude!" but then I realized he may be right! All those insignificant things that we all "worry" about just don't seem to matter to me right now. So, when I am feeling well, I'm going to laugh a little more and enjoy the moment! (And, probably embarrass my children along the way!)
However, Sunday evening I was reminded again that we just never know what is around the corner. A friend of mine who is battling breast cancer and was hoping for a clean scan this month discovered that she now has a brain tumor. My heart just breaks for her and her family. And, truthfully, it shook me up a little bit, too. I'm feeling SO good....could bad news be around the corner for me, too? And again, I'm amazed at how God sends us the right Bible passage "just in time." The day before, I read Psalm 62:2 "He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken." So, as I lift my friend up in prayer, I will continue to cling to that Rock!!
Chemo #5 is this Thursday. I'm so thankful for the incredible health our family has had since October! And, my throat/gland problem was non-existent this cycle which was a huge relief! I'm convinced it was a combination of medicine and lots of prayer!! Please pray that chemo will go smoothly and for another round like the last one! (Although Dave may not appreciate it because I'll be shopping and out with friends again!!) And, please pray for my friend who has more chemo, radiation and possibly surgery in the near future.
Thanks again for reading our "life story." I'll update again after chemo.
In His Strength,
Cindy and the VK's
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Cindy - here's praying for 2.5 good weeks this time around! (And if that happens, Dave, call on your special friend to stop by for a session of the shopper-wife-support-group :)
Cindy, This is been long waiting for me to send a blog or call you. I think of you and your family everyday. I just love reading your blog and you are such a awesome person, you have such a great attitute, I love you for that. You are absolutly correct, we don't know what the next day brings. I think about Annie daily and seeing her son Garrett at school I just don't know how both of you are so strong. I love you guys so much. When you feel like it lets do dinner and pie!!! My mom will want to as well and I'll check with Jan!
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