A few days into this...holding my own!

So sorry I haven't been writing the last few days. After my first chemo round, I have been doing pretty well, but not lasting long...and other things were pressing!

Overall, I'm okay. They certainly do a lot to help manage the side effects and I am thankful for that. They have been relatively minimal, but today brought a new glitch.  I have a migraine for the first time in 2 years. Often, over the years, when bothered by meds or post surgery, I would end up with a migraine. Seems to be the way my body often reacts to foreign 'stuff'' in my body. But it hasn't happened in years, so it was a bit discouraging. Those of you who have them can relate.

Everything they have told me would happen has been accurate, for the most part. The biggest thing has been just how tired I am. They said it would be workable around my life, and I would have to pick and choose...usually doing 12 things in a day and only getting 5-6 things done. That's pretty true! My mornings have been good, so I get some things done, but by the afternoon, I am feeling rocky and tired. Thankfully, no bone pain with the Neulasta shot, at least this round.

But, enough of all that!  Bobby is home and the family is complete! So good to have him home - he brings a silliness that is magnified around his dad and sisters (apparently, I'M funnier on drugs!). He's relieved to be done finals, and they've been watching old family videos all afternoon. SO fun to hear them laughing, even at each other's (or quite often, MY) expense at some of those awkward years. You tell yourself you will never forget some things, but you do. So the movies are a gift - especially to hear Bobby's 'former' voice! 

Thankful things:

• Kids who make me laugh. I am astounded at their humor.
• Saturday morning coffee - ALMOST complete...Bob slept WAY in!
• Lynn Burkholder - nothing like his fresh-roasted coffee.
• Side effects aren't what they could be.
• Diet ginger ale and Nilla wafers - weird, right?
• Amazon.com...my shopping mall this Christmas
• Seeing growth in all my children - the Lord is teaching us all so much.
• My precious husband who makes me feel special every day. And who just never complains.
• Doctors, nurses and medicine gifted by the Lord to help in so many ways.

This morning, I told the girls I just loved them so much, I didn't know how to begin. Kristen looked at me and said, "Oh, you can begin just fine...you would just never end!"  Very true.  I do pray for them often. They are young to be handling so much.

I also pray for you all. Thank you again for the time you take to check in, pray for me, love me and simply encourage me. There are days that I am overwhelmed with both negative and positive thoughts, and want so much to learn through this - the Lord has definitely given me a peace about where I am and that I need to wait and rest, one day at a time. Not a bad way to live all the rest of the time too!

God bless as you seek to serve Him.
Andi