I expected a call today...

I fully expected a phone call today, telling me that I was going to have my chemo bumped due to low white cell count, but no!  So, I am on for round #6 tomorrow and glad of it, in a backward sort of way. I do not look forward to these treatments, but having another one out of the way is a good thing. I have had a pretty nasty cold the last week and a half, so I guess that's why I didn't think I'd be going tomorrow. Kristen is my buddy for the day, and a good one at that. So thankful she has her permit and a willing spirit.

There's not much to tell these days...just plowing through each day, dealing with side effects (which are less severe with the new meds), and imagining life without eyebrows. They are on the way out! Thinner each day, as are my lashes. But that is okay. They'll come back. This journey has been nothing if not interesting.

My sleep is still an issue and a friend of mine shared the following verses, which were beautifully timed. When I can't sleep, I truly do pray and have come to cherish it in a way. It has helped me feel more connected to some folks when I can't be out and about as I usually am.

Psalms 119:148-149

My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, LORD, according to your laws.

Psalm 119:71-72

It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

Believe me, I would not ask for this to be a part of my life journey. However, I can clearly see how it has been a good thing. So many lessons learned, so much of God's grace experienced - and I would not have learned it otherwise.

Thankful thoughts:

• Having tomorrow over with!
• A beautiful spring-like day today here in PA
• Bobby coming home on Friday! Always a plus
• Having the energy to be able to get alot done today, even making a simple dinner.
• Seeing more birds at my feeders. Such a pleasure.
• Looking forward to getting bluebird feeders up
• Snuggling with Kitty - he rarely allows it. Or should I say, Bailey usualy interrupts it!

If you think of me tomorrow or read this sometime during the day, pray that it goes well. I often have a lot of anxiety over it, and it turns out to be nothing. But, it is not my favorite way to spend an afternoon...except for the company.  :)