Saturday was truly a God-blessed day. It was absolutely a gorgeous spring day so we headed down to Thanksgiving Point and strolled around the Gardens to enjoy the last day of the Tulip Festival. What a family treat to get out with Tim, Mom and David!! I felt wonderful despite having had chemo just 24 hours before.
After spending the afternoon at the Gardens we came home and I had plenty of energy left to cut the grass. It's just so wonderful to feel well!! Then good friends joined us for a last minute call for a game of Settlers of Catan! What a great day:-). Thanks Alyssa and Michael for topping off a great day!!
Sunday we headed to church and what a heart-hitting sermon we heard from Pastor Jim. Too bad I can't remember any details to share. I do remember that there was a call for prayer just before service for Steven - a friend going through cancer treatments too. Please keep that family in your prayers too. He was admitted to the hospital for shock. Thanks to God he was released the same day. Cancer treatments are truly grueling.
By Sunday evening my energy level dropped and my nausea started up. Fortunately Tim stays on top of my meds and keeps mom updated with what pills and the time(s) they were given. Then he sends her text messages to remind her what pills are due and when. He is amazing. Thanks for keeping him in your prayers too. God knew that I needed a strong, gentle, caring man when He gave me Tim. Funny thing, I warned Tim when we started dating that I was a high-maintenance girl -- emotionally (not financially)!! And he has been able to stay one step ahead of me and my needs!! I am so blessed to be his wife.
Monday and Tuesday I spent the days sleeping. Yuk! Those are the worst days -- sleeping my day(s) away! The nausea is such that I don't feel like drinking water or any liquid. This creates a chain reaction - no or slow bowel movement. No bowel movement, more stool softeners/laxatives, more nausea, more pills, more nausea. It's a horrible cycle. Mom reminded me that time will help me through these difficult days. I just need to do what my body is asking - sleep, sleep, rest and sleep.
Wednesday I was able to go to Bible study with Robyn - thank you Robyn for being so diligent to pick up David Wednesday mornings and take him to play with the kids at church. We are grateful for your time, your caring, and willingness to have David in your care!
Finally it's Thursday and I am starting to feel a little better. It helps when the neighbors have a little cookout and gather together. What a blessing God has given us there -- wonderful, genuinely caring neighbors. Can life get any better?? (The cancer could be gone!).
